Contract admin engineer | construction | saudi arabia

Leverage your technical expertise and join a well-established Saudi construction company, specializes in construction and electrical/electronic manufacturing and is located in Saudi Arabia. As a Contract Admin Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all contractual aspects of EHV/HV substation projects, including risk analysis, variation orders, claims management, and contract correspondence, while ensuring compliance with project requirements and mitigating potential risks. Key Accountabilities Perform risk analysis and assessment of contract clauses to identify potential liabilities Evaluate and draft variation orders, coordinating with other departments to determine time and cost implications Draft claims and counterclaims, collaborating with relevant teams to calculate time and cost/price impact Administer contracts, including drafting and reviewing contractual letters and correspondence Coordinate contractual matters with the Program Manager, Project Managers, and other departments Attend meetings with the Employer and their Consultants to address contractual issues Coordinate project close‑out documents with other departments to ensure smooth handover Analyze the impact and liability of contractual changes and recommend appropriate actions Advise on contractual matters, including rights and obligations under the contract Report the status of current contract processes to management, highlighting potential risks arising from project execution and proposing required actions or procedures Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Electrical or Civil Engineering degree From 5 to 7 years in Contract Administration, preferably within EHV/HV substation or large‑scale construction projects Transferable (Iqama Transfer required) Strong understanding of contract law, FIDIC or similar contract forms is preferred Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities Good coordination and communication skills Fluent in English (written and spoken) Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) is required #J-18808-Ljbffr