Senior Contract administrator

Senior Contract administratorFull-timeBusiness Line: TransportationType of contract: Project ContractService Line: Inter - Urban TransportRegion: Middle East and South AsiaJob Family: Contract ManagementCompany DescriptionEgis International\_MMUPA leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm.Job DescriptionWe're seeking an accomplished Senior Contract Administrator with 15+ years of progressive experience to serve as a key advisor and coordinator for our contract management function on a major railway project in Cairo, Egypt. In this strategic consulting role, you will oversee the complete contract lifecycle for rail infrastructure, rolling stock, and operations contracts—from initial drafting and negotiation through execution and renewal—while advising on organizational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and recommending risk mitigation strategies.Your key responsibilities will include:Develop and recommend contract management policies, procedures, and best practices specific to railway project requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, Egyptian railway regulations, and emerging industry standardsOversee the review and analysis of complex railway contracts—including infrastructure, rolling stock, maintenance, and operations agreements—to ensure legal compliance, technical accuracy, and strategic alignment with project objectivesCoordinate contract negotiations with internal stakeholders, government authorities, rail operators, equipment suppliers, and external parties, advising on optimal outcomes while protecting project interestsEstablish and oversee a centralized contract management system and database for railway project documentation, managing amendments, change orders, and variations through formal approval processes while ensuring proper document control and version managementMonitor contract performance and compliance across all railway project agreements, identifying systemic risks, conducting regular compliance audits, and recommending mitigation strategies to support on-time delivery and quality standardsPrepare strategic contract summaries, reports, and renewal recommendations for senior management, facilitating cross-functional collaboration with legal, procurement, engineering, and finance departments to streamline processes and resolve complex disputesLead dispute resolution and claims management activities, including preparation of comprehensive claims documentation, negotiation strategies, and escalation procedures to protect project interests and minimize financial exposureQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 years on international construction mega projects and railway infrastructure initiatives, and 5 years in contract administrationExtensive expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and strategic analysis specific to construction and railway projectsAdvanced knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and international standard forms for infrastructure and railway projectsDeep knowledge of contract law, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies for large-scale infrastructure projectsDemonstrated expertise in claims management, including claims preparation, analysis, documentation, and resolution on major construction projectsProven experience managing contractor relationships, vendor performance, and supply chain agreements on major projectsAdvanced proficiency with enterprise-level contract management systems and document management platformsExceptional analytical and strategic risk assessment skills with demonstrated ability to resolve complex contractual issuesFluency in English and Arabic with professional proficiency in contract terminology and technical documentation in both languagesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise software applicationsExcellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage large contract portfolios while meeting critical deadlinesProven ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams including legal, procurement, engineering, and finance departmentsPreferred Qualifications:Professional certification in FIDIC contract conditions, contract management, or project managementIn-depth familiarity with Egyptian commercial law and railway industry regulationsBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice