Contract Administrator

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Administration

• Assist in the preparation review and administration of engineering and construction contracts (FIDIC NEC bespoke).

• Ensure all contractual requirements are implemented in accordance with company and project procedures.

• Maintain contract documentation registers variation logs and correspondence records.

2. Cost & Commercial Support

• Assist in preparing interim payment applications valuations and final accounts.

• Monitor contract budgets track expenditures and support cost control processes.

• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of variation orders claims and extensions of time (EOT).

3. Procurement and Subcontracts

• Support procurement activities including the preparation of tender documentation for subcontractors and suppliers.

• Review and evaluate bids and participate in negotiations when required.

• Administer subcontracts including scope changes payments and close-outs.

4. Coordination and Communication

• Liaise with project engineers planners quantity surveyors and the legal team on contract-related matters.

• Coordinate with clients consultants and subcontractors regarding contract compliance and change management.

• Support progress reporting and attend commercial/contractual meetings.

5. Risk and Compliance

• Identify and escalate contractual risks and assist in implementing mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations company policies and contract terms.

• Assist in audits and ensure proper documentation for internal and external reviews.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related field.

• At least 35 years experience in contract administration preferably in coastal marine or infrastructure projects.

• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract.

• Strong understanding of project cost control variation management and basic contract law.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/contract management systems is an advantage.

• Excellent communication negotiation and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.

About SMEC

For 75 years SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments from some of the worlds most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a projects development. By closely collaborating with our clients contractors subcontractors and asset operators we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse globally connected workforce operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!