Contract Administrator - Construction Experience

Responsible for the administration of construction contracts across the group, including claims preparation and variation management. Actively supporting the business development and procurement units to assure proper contractual risk management.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with COR Contracts Department in the preparation and adaptation of contractual best practices.

• Provides Lessons Learned for risk areas to be avoided in future Contracts.

• Studies the Contract Documents to become thoroughly acquainted with exact contractual requirements.

• Advises the Site QS on the eligibility to raise variations and/or claims.

• Issues all contractual notices on time as per the Conditions of Contract.

• Supervises the Site QS in the preparation of variations.

• Drafts all letters of contractual nature and the replies thereto.

• Prepares cost claims.

• Supervises the Site Planner and QS in Extension of Time claims preparation.

• Advises on any anticipated contractual risk and appropriate methodology.

• Ensures disputes are avoided and assists in their resolution if they arise.

• Ensures project closing out is done in compliance with the Contract.

• Provides “Lessons Learned” concentrating on contractual risk items.

• Educates project staff on contract fundamentals.

• Advises on addenda to the Contract, settlement agreements, JV agreements.

• Liaises with the Post-Contract Department in COR in case of major disputes/claims.

• Liaises with lawyers/arbitrators in case of litigation/arbitration.

• Attends meetings requiring contractual expertise.

• Familiarizes with the applicable law of the country of operation.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Educational Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Architect, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) or bachelor's degree in quantity surveying.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Construction Contracts management.

• Awareness of FIDIC, computer skills, and proficiency in English language.

• Arab Talents are preferable.

• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, teamwork, process and execution excellence, negotiation skills, judgment, and time management.

What makes a true AMANAian?

We know that our company growth and success come from our people who continuously drive our company, partners, and clients forward. Our community of talented employees, AMANAians, is built on the eight foundations of the Group Amana workforce.

• We are Team Players.

• We are Reliable.

• We communicate with Clarity.

• We make decisions based on Understanding.

• We are Accountable.

• We foster Integrity.

• We are Human Driven.

• We are Adaptable and Agile.