Contract Administrator – Airport EPC Construction

About the role

The Contract Administrator will oversee all contractual aspects of a large‑scale airport EPC construction project, ensuring that agreements, documentation and communications are managed efficiently between the client, consultants, contractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts in line with contract conditions, project procedures and client requirements.
• Review contract documents, specifications, drawings and scope of work to verify obligations.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence logs, notices, approvals and all contractual records.
• Coordinate contractual communications among client, consultant, contractor and project stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with contractual milestones, deliverables and obligations.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contract notices, claims, extensions of time and variations.
• Evaluate contractor submissions, including payment applications and supporting documents.
• Support Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers on commercial and contractual matters.
• Prepare contractual reports, dashboards and progress updates.
• Track change orders, instructions and approvals, and support dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Monitor project risks related to contractual requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure proper archiving of contract documentation for audit purposes and support project close‑out activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5–10 years of contract administration experience on construction or infrastructure projects, preferably airport or transportation.
• Proven track record managing contract correspondence, claims, variations and documentation.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors and legal/commercial teams.
• Understanding of the full project lifecycle from design through construction and handover.

Required skills

• Contract administration
• Claims and variations management
• Familiarity with international contract forms such as FIDIC and NEC
• Construction documentation control
• Project risk monitoring related to contractual obligations