Senior Contract Administrator - Railway Project

About the role

Egis International, a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm, is looking for a Senior Contract Administrator with 15+ years of progressive experience. The role advises and coordinates the contract management function on a major railway project in Cairo, overseeing the full contract lifecycle for rail infrastructure, rolling stock and operations contracts, from drafting and negotiation through execution and renewal.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and recommend contract management policies, procedures and best practices for railway projects, in line with Egyptian railway regulations and industry standards.
• Review and analyse complex railway contracts (infrastructure, rolling stock, maintenance, operations) for legal compliance, technical accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Coordinate contract negotiations with internal stakeholders, government authorities, rail operators, equipment suppliers and other parties.
• Set up and run a centralised contract management system and database, handling amendments, change orders and variations with proper document control and version management.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, run regular compliance audits and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports and renewal recommendations for senior management, working with legal, procurement, engineering and finance.
• Lead dispute resolution and claims management, including claims documentation, negotiation strategies and escalation procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years on international construction mega projects and railway infrastructure, and 5 years in contract administration.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with professional proficiency in contract terminology and technical documentation in both languages.
• Proven ability to manage large contract portfolios and coordinate across legal, procurement, engineering and finance teams.

Required skills

• Expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation and strategic analysis for construction and railway projects.
• Advanced knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and international standard forms for infrastructure and railway projects.
• Claims management, vendor performance and supply chain agreement management.
• Enterprise-level contract management systems and document management platforms.
• Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise software.

Preferred: professional certification in FIDIC, contract management or project management, and in-depth familiarity with Egyptian commercial law and railway industry regulations.