Office Engineer Head – Contract Administrator
Addis Ababa
Role description
| Job Title | Office Engineer Head – Contract Administrator |
| Work location | Addis Ababa |
| Purpose of the job | |
| To lead and manage contract drafting, review, administration, and compliance activities by ensuring that all contractual documents are accurately prepared, legally and commercially aligned, and effectively administered throughout the project lifecycle. The position ensures proper contract risk management, protection of company interests, and efficient coordination with internal and external stakeholders. | |
| Key responsibilities | |
| – Accurate preparation and review of contracts – Proper subcontract drafting and alignment – Identification of risks and recommendations – Updated record of all active contracts – Monitoring contractual obligations – Tracking contract changes and impacts – Evaluation and management of claims – Management decision support | |
| Job Requirements | |
| Education | – Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. |
| Experience | – Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction company from which 5 years’ experience as a Contract Administration senior / construction contract management. |
| Skills | – Strong knowledge of construction contract drafting and administration. – Contract review, interpretation, and risk identification skills. – Strong skills in claims, variation, and EOT management. – Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. – Commercial awareness and cost control capability. – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. – Effective leadership, team management, and coaching skills. – Excellent report writing and contractual correspondence skills. – Good communication and coordination skills. – Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and contract management systems. |
Please submit your CV and cover letter to Jobs@temerproperties.com and include the position title in the email subject.