Contracts Administration Manager

Role Overview

Contracts Administration Manager at AtkinsRéalis, leading all contract administration, commercial governance, and contractual compliance activities for a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. The company connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems, delivering consultancy, design, engineering and project management across various end markets.

Role Purpose

Lead contract administration, commercial governance, and contractual compliance activities for a major construction project. Protect project interests, mitigate contractual risks, manage construction contracts, provide contractual advice to project leadership, administer contract provisions, evaluate claims and variations, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Governance

• Lead and manage all contract administration activities for the project in accordance with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Administer construction and consultancy contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure proper administration of contract amendments, addenda, and supplemental agreements.
• Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, and milestone requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records and ensure all contractual communications are properly documented.

Contractual Advisory & Interpretation

• Serve as the primary contractual advisor to the Project Director, Resident Engineer, and project management team.
• Review and interpret contract documents, technical specifications, special conditions, and related project agreements.
• Provide contractual recommendations related to claims, disputes, and project changes.

Claims, Variations & Entitlements

• Review and evaluate contractor notices, claims, variations, and extension of time submissions.
• Assess variation orders and change requests and determine contractual entitlement and impacts.
• Demonstrate expertise in claims management, variation assessments, extension of time evaluations, and dispute resolution.

Stakeholder & Commercial Coordination

• Manage contractual correspondence between the Client, Consultant, Contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support procurement and tendering activities by reviewing contractual documents and commercial conditions.
• Coordinate with planning, commercial, technical, and project controls teams to evaluate contractual implications of project events.
• Participate in negotiations related to contract changes, claims settlements, and commercial agreements.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify and manage contractual risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, approval procedures, and client requirements.
• Provide support in dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations and key performance indicators.
• Assist in the preparation and review of payment certifications and contractual assessments.
• Prepare contractual reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries for senior management.

Project Closeout & Team Development

• Support project closeout activities, including final account settlement and contract completion procedures.
• Mentor and guide contracts engineers and contract administration personnel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, Contract Management, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall professional experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Contracts Administration Manager role on major construction projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, hospitality developments, mixed-use developments, or mega-projects.
• Extensive experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, Engineering Consultancy, or major construction organizations.
• Strong expertise in contract administration under FIDIC forms of contract.
• Thorough understanding of construction law, contractual procedures, and project delivery methods.
• Experience administering high-value construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, CCP, PMP, MCIArb, RICS, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report-writing, communication, and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple contractual issues simultaneously within a complex project environment.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian construction regulations and GCC contracting practices.

Additional Information

Employment Terms

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular

Compensation & Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.