• Senior Contract Administrator

    Upstone Materials (Cairo, NY)


    Senior Contract Administrator

     

    Company: COLAS RAIL EGYPT BRANCH

     

    Country: Egypt

     

    Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent

     

    Publication Date: Sep 29, 2025

    Job Description

    Contract Management & Administration

     

    + Administer main and subcontract agreements in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

    + Maintain contract registers, variation logs, and review correspondence trackers.

    + Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices (e.g., delay, disruption, claims).

    + Monitor compliance with contractual obligations by all parties.

     

    Claims & Variations

     

    + Prepare, assess, and negotiate variations, claims, and change orders.

    + Support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and cost claims.

    + Maintain records and evidence to support claims (e.g., site diaries, progress reports, correspondence).

     

    Commercial Support

     

    + Assist in cost control and forecasting in coordination with the commercial team.

    + Review and validate subcontractor invoices and payment applications.

    + Support procurement and tendering processes for subcontract packages.

     

    Risk & Opportunity Management

     

    + Identify contractual risks and opportunities and advise project management accordingly.

    + Participate in risk reviews and mitigation planning.

    + Ensure early warning notices are issued and managed appropriately.

     

    Documentation & Reporting

     

    + Maintain organized and auditable contract files and records.

    + Prepare regular reports on contractual status, claims, and commercial matters.

    + Ensure proper archiving of contractual documents and correspondence.

    + Maintain project sharepoint in a structured manner with support of document control team

     

    Compliance & Governance

     

    + Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

     

    Support audits and internal reviews related to contract administration

    Main Responsibilities

    Education:

    + Degree in Construction Management, Business, Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferred.

    Experience:

    + Minimum 5-8 years experience in EPC industry. Possesses knowledge of Prime contract(FIDIC) and extensive Subcontract management functions and work experience of a progressively responsible nature. Receives direction and guidance from functional management to ensure the consistent application of standards and procedures on jobsite.

    + Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Legal, and Accounting, as well as with contractors

    + Commercial and Financial acumen

    Language Requirements:

    + Excellent command of English & Arabic Language

    + French is a plus but not necessary

     

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