Talent Pool - Contract Administrator - PMC

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary:

The Contract Administrator supports the administration and execution of contracts on major construction and infrastructure projects under a PMC model, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and international standards such as FIDIC. They manage contract documentation, track milestones and deliverables, handle variations, claims, and disputes, and coordinate with project, procurement, finance, and legal teams. Additionally, they prepare reports, correspondence, and dashboards while providing proactive support to ensure accurate contract execution and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, review, and administration of main contracts, subcontracts, and consultant agreements.

• Track contract milestones, deliverables, and performance obligations.

• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

• Support the management of change orders, claims, extensions of time, and disputes.

• Maintain a comprehensive contract documentation system (logs, registers, correspondence, etc.).

• Coordinate with project teams, procurement, finance, and legal to ensure accurate contract execution.

• Draft contractual letters, notices, and correspondence in line with FIDIC and other standards.

• Support the preparation of monthly contract status reports and dashboards.

• Assist in evaluating contractor payment applications and cost-related submissions.

• Attend progress and commercial meetings to record and follow up on contractual actions.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Law, or Construction Management.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contracts administration on major projects.

• Experience in a PMC or consultancy environment in the Middle East is preferred.

• Familiarity with international contract formats, particularly FIDIC.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; experience with document control software is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

• Solid understanding of contract language and legal implications