Contract Administrator - EXPO

Contract Administrator – EXPO 2030 Riyadh

Join Bechtel, a global leader in delivering transformative infrastructure and engineering solutions since 1898, as we shape the future of Expo 2030 Riyadh. With a legacy of over 25,000 projects across 160 countries, we empower our customers to achieve sustainable, resilient, and innovative outcomes. As part of our extraordinary teams, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the visionary infrastructure program for Expo 2030—a six-month global event themed “Foresight for Tomorrow,” designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development. This landmark event will welcome over 40 million visitors and leave behind a lasting legacy as a mixed-use urban development, aligning with international sustainability standards.

Bechtel is entrusted with managing the infrastructure program for Expo 2030 Riyadh, including early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces such as streets and parks. Your work will contribute to a 6 km² masterplan that transitions seamlessly into a vibrant, community-driven legacy after the event. This is an opportunity to be part of a project that redefines urban sustainability, energy efficiency, and global connectivity.

About the Role

As the **Contract Administrator**, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of contracts and agreements for this groundbreaking project. This role requires a meticulous, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and organizational skills to manage both routine and complex contractual obligations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, legal, and commercial departments, to drive efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with contractual terms.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will span both **pre-award** and **post-award** phases, ensuring seamless contract lifecycle management:

• Pre-Award:
• Develop and issue contract documents, tender packages, and supporting materials in alignment with Bechtel’s procedures and industry best practices. This includes forming and issuing tender packages, tracking and resolving queries, and preparing comprehensive documentation for customer approval.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to align stakeholders on contract objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain pre-award reports, presentations, and programmatic documents that support Expo 2030’s vision and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the customer’s team to finalize contract documents for execution, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
• Develop and maintain control and status reporting documents to track progress and identify potential risks or deviations.

• Post-Award:
• Implement Contract & Commercial Management Procedures to oversee the administration of contracts, ensuring adherence to agreed-upon terms and conditions.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contract general terms and conditions to identify risks, ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the scope of work. Recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and manage mechanisms to monitor compliance with contractual obligations, including performance tracking, milestone assessments, and issue resolution.
• Identify and recommend resolutions for contract-related issues, escalating concerns to management as required while maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Prepare variation orders, amendments, and other necessary documentation, ensuring alignment with legal and commercial guidelines before gaining management approval.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract administration processes, leveraging lessons learned to enhance future project outcomes.

This role demands a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the success of one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects of our time. If you are passionate about leaving a legacy of innovation and sustainability, we invite you to be part of Bechtel’s extraordinary teams.

Why Join Bechtel?

At Bechtel, we empower our people to make a meaningful difference. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and a shared purpose to create lasting impact. By joining us, you will:

• Work on projects that shape the future of global infrastructure and sustainability.
• Collaborate with a diverse, talented team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
• Develop your career in a dynamic, learning-rich environment with opportunities for growth and leadership.
• Contribute to a legacy that extends far beyond the project timeline, leaving a positive mark on communities worldwide.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary.