JASARA PMC is a joint venture between Jacobs, PIF, and Aramco operating in the civil engineering sector. We support complex infrastructure delivery with a strong focus on governance, coordination, and effective project execution.In this role, you will act as a senior contract administration lead across a large roads infrastructure portfolio, helping to bring consistency, control, and oversight to contractual processes across multiple projects, work orders, service agreements, and infrastructure contracts. You will work closely with commercial, project delivery, finance, procurement, legal, and consultant teams to support sound contract administration throughout the full contract lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee contract administration activities across a large portfolio of roads and infrastructure contracts.Establish and maintain consistent contract administration processes, procedures, and governance controls.Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Contracts Administrators and support staff.Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, internal policies, procedures, and delegated authority requirements.Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract administration efficiency and effectiveness.Maintain contract registers and ensure contractual records are accurate, complete, and up to date.Administer contract correspondence, notices, instructions, approvals, and other contractual communications.Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, securities, warranties, insurance requirements, and other contractual obligations.Coordinate contract start-up, mobilization, amendments, renewals, extensions, and close-out activities.Support the administration of contract changes, variations, claims, compensation events, and extensions of time.Monitor contractual compliance, identify risks and non-conformances, and support internal and external audits.Ensure contractual documentation is retained and managed within designated contract management systems.Act as the primary point of contact for contract administration matters across the portfolio and facilitate resolution through proactive stakeholder engagement.Coordinate contract-related meetings, governance reviews, dashboards, status reports, and portfolio performance updates.Administer contract management systems, including Oracle Unifier, SAP, and document management platforms.Identify and escalate contractual risks and potential disputes, and support contractual assessments and dispute avoidance strategies.Lead contract close-out activities, including final account processes, release of securities, closure of outstanding obligations, archival of records, and lessons learned reporting.RequirementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commerce, or a related discipline.Professional membership with a recognised industry body such as RICS, CIArb, CIPS, ICE, or equivalent is desirable.ExperienceMinimum 15+ years' experience in contract administration, commercial management, or contract management within major infrastructure or construction projects.Experience managing large and complex contract portfolios.Demonstrated experience leading contract administration teams.Experience supporting roads, highways, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.Sound experience with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.Experience with contract governance controls, audit and compliance processes, and portfolio reporting workflows.Experience administering claims and variations.Proficiency in Oracle Unifier, SAP, Microsoft Office, and contract management systems.Fluency in English and Arabic.Familiarity with public-sector or giga-project governance environments is highly desirable.BenefitsProvided accommodation and food.Transportation provided.
JASARA PMC is a joint venture between Jacobs, PIF, and Aramco operating in the civil engineering sector. We support complex infrastructure delivery with a strong focus on governance, coordination, and effective project execution.
In this role, you will act as a senior contract administration lead across a large roads infrastructure portfolio, helping to bring consistency, control, and oversight to contractual processes across multiple projects, work orders, service agreements, and infrastructure contracts. You will work closely with commercial, project delivery, finance, procurement, legal, and consultant teams to support sound contract administration throughout the full contract lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee contract administration activities across a large portfolio of roads and infrastructure contracts.
- Establish and maintain consistent contract administration processes, procedures, and governance controls.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to Contracts Administrators and support staff.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, internal policies, procedures, and delegated authority requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract administration efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain contract registers and ensure contractual records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Administer contract correspondence, notices, instructions, approvals, and other contractual communications.
- Monitor contract milestones, deliverables, securities, warranties, insurance requirements, and other contractual obligations.
- Coordinate contract start-up, mobilization, amendments, renewals, extensions, and close-out activities.
- Support the administration of contract changes, variations, claims, compensation events, and extensions of time.
- Monitor contractual compliance, identify risks and non-conformances, and support internal and external audits.
- Ensure contractual documentation is retained and managed within designated contract management systems.
- Act as the primary point of contact for contract administration matters across the portfolio and facilitate resolution through proactive stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate contract-related meetings, governance reviews, dashboards, status reports, and portfolio performance updates.
- Administer contract management systems, including Oracle Unifier, SAP, and document management platforms.
- Identify and escalate contractual risks and potential disputes, and support contractual assessments and dispute avoidance strategies.
- Lead contract close-out activities, including final account processes, release of securities, closure of outstanding obligations, archival of records, and lessons learned reporting.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Professional membership with a recognised industry body such as RICS, CIArb, CIPS, ICE, or equivalent is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 15+ years' experience in contract administration, commercial management, or contract management within major infrastructure or construction projects.
- Experience managing large and complex contract portfolios.
- Demonstrated experience leading contract administration teams.
- Experience supporting roads, highways, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
- Sound experience with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
- Experience with contract governance controls, audit and compliance processes, and portfolio reporting workflows.
- Experience administering claims and variations.
- Proficiency in Oracle Unifier, SAP, Microsoft Office, and contract management systems.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
- Familiarity with public-sector or giga-project governance environments is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Provided accommodation and food.
- Transportation provided.
Jasara was established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund with an ambition to be the premier Program Management Company in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. The JV Agreement was signed at the Arab Islamic American Summit in May 2017.Vision To be the premier project management company that drives sustainable development and innovation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Mission To deliver world-class project management solutions that enhance the quality of life in Saudi Arabia, leveraging the combined expertise of our partners in engineering, technology, and investment. We commit to exceeding Our clients expectations through efficient project delivery, sustainable practices, and a focus on local communities.ValuesGrowthLegacyLocalizationSustainability
Jasara was established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund with an ambition to be the premier Program Management Company in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. The JV Agreement was signed at the Arab Islamic American Summit in May 2017.
Vision
To be the premier project management company that drives sustainable development and innovation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mission
To deliver world-class project management solutions that enhance the quality of life in Saudi Arabia, leveraging the combined expertise of our partners in engineering, technology, and investment. We commit to exceeding Our clients expectations through efficient project delivery, sustainable practices, and a focus on local communities.
Values
- Growth
- Legacy
- Localization
- Sustainability
