Senior Contract Administrator

2 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Blakskill Limited Full time ₦1,500,000 - ₦3,000,000 per year

Position: Senior Contract Administrator

Industry: Construction | Oil & Gas (Upstream & Downstream) | Industrial | Energy & Power | Infrastructure

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description (Summary)

The role involves leading contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with commercial and legal requirements, managing contractor performance, and mitigating risks across multiple high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define contract packaging and phasing strategies.
  • Evaluate risk allocation and commercial frameworks.
  • Develop procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project objectives and advise on suitable contract types and delivery methods.
  • Lead tender preparation and documentation, managing prequalification processes for contractors and suppliers.
  • Monitor contract cost performance against budgets.
  • Evaluate tender submissions and commercial proposals.
  • Conduct commercial and technical bid analysis.
  • Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions.
  • Prepare contract award recommendations and maintain comprehensive contract documentation and filing systems.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with contract terms, specifications, drawings, and scope of work.
  • Coordinate with legal, procurement, and finance teams for payment processing and manage payment schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Monitor changes in contract law and industry regulations.
  • Provide contract training to project personnel.
  • Identify cost overrun risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare cost reports and financial summaries.
  • Review contractor claims (time extensions, additional costs, disruptions), conduct detailed claim analysis, and prepare formal responses and determinations.
  • Negotiate claim settlements and manage counterclaims.
  • Document claim positions and recommendations and coordinate with legal advisors on complex claims.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10–15+ years of experience in construction contract management, preferably with multi-project portfolios.
  • Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiation strategies.
  • Experience in Road and Bridge projects within the Oil & Gas sector is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

How to Apply

Send your CV to
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or

, using the subject line: Contract Administrator.

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