Contract Administrator (Construction & Consultancy)

About the role

Dar Al Riyadh is looking for an experienced Contract Administrator to oversee construction and consultancy contracts for major infrastructure and building projects. The role involves ensuring contractual compliance, managing documentation, supporting commercial matters, and providing advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Administer construction and consultancy contracts from project award through close‑out.
• Interpret contract terms, conditions, and obligations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare, review and manage contractual correspondence, notices and reports.
• Maintain contract registers, documentation and records.
• Review contractor submissions, variations, claims and Extension of Time requests.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Commercial, Planning, Cost Control and Legal teams on contractual matters.
• Monitor contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support change management, variation orders and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Assist in contract negotiations and final account close‑out.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of contract administration experience, including at least 5 years within a Project Management Consultancy environment.
• Proven experience on large‑scale infrastructure, transportation, roads, utilities or building projects, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, CIArb, CCM or FIDIC certification are advantageous.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book contractual procedures.
• Experience managing claims, variations, extensions of time and contract close‑out.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract/document management platforms such as Aconex or EDMS.
• Strong understanding of contractual risk management and procurement processes.