Contracts Administrator

About the Role

Air Products Qudra is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join their team in Al Jubail. This full-time role requires expertise in commercial, legal, and contractual awareness, combined with leadership and motivation. The Contracts Administrator will contribute to ensuring project delivery aligns with Project, Business Unit, and Company objectives, while upholding the company's reputation for safety, excellence, and moral integrity. The role involves identifying potential risk areas and opportunities in accordance with contracts, company policies, regulatory practices, and ethical guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and manage all commercial agreements and contracts to mitigate risk and optimize opportunities.
• Provide ongoing commercial and contract support, ensuring compliance with commercial practices.
• Support the pre- and post-contract awards process.
• Demonstrate a competent understanding of contracts and their required administration.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and quality for contract requirements to meet project needs.
• Utilize professional experience to verify, oversee, negotiate, and approve commercial agreements with third parties.
• Comply with established Lines and Limits of Authority.
• Analyze and report on complex situations, potential opportunities, and risks related to variations in cost and schedule.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and suggest improvements where applicable.
• Maintain good relations and facilitate information exchange between the company, contractors, and internal teams to ensure strategic alignment.
• Review contract specifications and collaborate with stakeholders (Project Managers/Project Directors) to identify risks or gaps.
• Engage the legal team as necessary for legal support.
• Protect business interests by ensuring prompt and diligent resolution of contractual disputes.
• Understand and brief relevant parties on the interpretation of commercial obligations for both contracts and clients, and the commercial/contractual impact of any failure to meet these obligations.
• Actively participate in the cross-functional project team, liaising with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and other functions to identify and resolve potential concerns proactively.
• Follow and comply with Company and Project procedures and techniques, suggesting beneficial updates or integrations.
• Implement good practice and strict controls for change orders, variations, and claims, including assessing fee claims and advising on dispute resolution.
• Maintain contract logs/tracking sheets and comply with reporting protocols.
• Support the claim and change management process.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Economics, Business, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Industry sector experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Industrial Gases.
• Competent knowledge and understanding of contract law and commercial/contracts management.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills for developing and utilizing performance measures and cost savings.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• A strong sense of responsibility with a professional attitude and reputation.
• Proficiency in organizing, analyzing, and coordinating tasks.
• Knowledge of Saudi market vendors and suppliers.
• Skill in using the Internet and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).