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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
The Commercial / Contract Administrator will be responsible for managing contractual, commercial, and cost-related matters for the Projects. The role will support the effective administration of contracts, change management, payment certification, claims management, and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Your role
Contract Administration
- Administer construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contract conditions, specifications, and project deliverables.
- Interpret contract clauses and provide contractual guidance to project teams.
- Review contractual correspondence and prepare formal responses on commercial and contractual matters.
- Maintain comprehensive contract records, registers, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure all contract administration activities comply with client requirements and project governance procedures.
Commercial Management
- Monitor project costs and commercial performance against approved budgets.
- Assist in the preparation and review of cost forecasts, financial reports, and commercial assessments.
- Support project leadership in identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
- Track commitments, expenditures, and cost trends throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare commercial reports for management and client review.
Change Management & Variations
- Manage variation orders, contract amendments, and change requests.
- Review contractor submissions for variations and assess entitlement, cost impact, and schedule implications.
- Prepare commercial evaluations and recommendations for approval.
- Monitor change management processes to ensure timely resolution of commercial issues.
- Maintain variation logs and change control records.
Claims Management
- Assess contractual entitlement and supporting documentation.
- Support preparation of contractual responses, determinations, and recommendations.
- Assist in the resolution of commercial disputes and claims negotiations.
- Coordinate with planning, engineering, and commercial teams to substantiate project positions.
- Payment Certification
- Review contractor interim payment applications and supporting documentation.
- Verify quantities, progress achievements, and contract milestones.
- Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to validate completed works.
- Prepare payment recommendations and certifications in accordance with contract provisions.
- Monitor payment status and ensure compliance with project procedures.
Measurement & Quantity Verification
- Review measured quantities associated with bridge and infrastructure works.
- Support quantity reconciliation and cost verification activities.
Procurement & Subcontract Administration
- Support procurement activities and contract award recommendations.
- Assist in preparation and review of tender documentation, BOQs, commercial schedules, and contract conditions.
- Evaluate commercial aspects of contractor and supplier bids.
- Administer subcontracts and monitor compliance with agreed commercial terms.
- Assist with supplier and subcontractor performance reviews.
Risk Management
- Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks.
- Develop mitigation strategies to protect project interests.
- Maintain commercial risk registers and issue logs.
- Monitor risk exposure associated with scope changes, delays, and contractor performance.
- Provide recommendations to project management regarding commercial risk management.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence and approvals.
- Support audits and commercial compliance reviews.
Location
Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-160941
Salary range
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About you
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, or Project Management is desirable.
- Professional membership with RICS, CIArb, ICE, AACE, or equivalent professional institutions is preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8-12 years of experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or contract administration.
- Minimum 5 years of experience on major bridge, highway, or transportation infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience working under FIDIC contract forms is essential.
- Experience on GCC and Saudi Arabian infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Experience working with consultants, PMCs, government clients, or major contractors is preferred.
Key Skills
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
- Advanced cost management and financial reporting capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of claims and dispute resolution processes.
- Exceptional attention to detail and contractual compliance.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Behavioral Competencies
- Commercially aware and results-driven.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- High level of integrity and professional judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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