Education Requirements and Acceptable Alternatives

The role does not strictly require an engineering degree; however, a strong construction or quantity surveying background is essential for effective contract administration.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management
• Diploma or training in Contracts Management / Construction Law – Preferred
• Strong hands-on contracts administration experience may substitute for advanced education

Required Courses / Certifications

• PMP – Advantage
• Claims Management / Contract Law Courses – Preferred
• Primavera P6 (basic understanding) – Advantage

Screening Questions

Question

Accept (Yes / Ideal Answer)

Reject (No / Wrong Answer)

Have you worked in a contracts administration role within PMC/Consultant?

Yes – PMC/Consultant experience

No – Only contractor-side

Have you managed contract correspondence between client and contractors?

Yes – Drafted/responded to letters

No – No involvement

Have you handled variations and change management?

Yes – Tracked & processed variations

No – No involvement

Have you supported claims preparation and review?

Yes – Assisted in claims

No – No claims exposure

Have you maintained proper contract records and documentation?

Yes – Full documentation control

No – No structured records

Have you reviewed contractor submissions (claims / notices / EOT)?

Yes – Reviewed and responded

No – No review role

Have you coordinated with commercial and site teams?

Yes – Cross-functional role

No – Isolated role

Have you issued reports related to contracts administration?

Yes – Regular reporting

No – No reporting

Have you worked on large-scale or multi-contract projects?

Yes – Multiple packages

No – Small/single projects

Other Important Requirements / Remarks

• Experience in multi-package / multi-contractor environments is essential
• Strong understanding of:
• Contractual correspondence
• Notices & claims procedures
• Variation tracking
• Preferably worked with:
• PMC / Consultants
• Tier 1 Contractors
• Must be strong in:
• Documentation
• Attention to detail
• Communication (formal letters/emails)

Required Experience – Senior Contracts Administrator (PMC Level)

10–15+ years of experience

Typical Career Progression:

• 0–5 years: Contracts / QS Engineer
• 5–10 years: Contracts Engineer
• 10–15 years: Senior Contracts Administrator

Below Requirement:

• 8–9 years: Borderline
• Less than 8 years: Not suitable