Contract Engineer

Position:

Organization: OVID Construction PLC

Not Specified

Key duties and responsibilities:

Contract Review and Interpretation

  • Review and understand contract documents, drawings, specifications, and conditions.

  • Interpret contract terms and explain them to the project team.

  • Ensure project activities comply with the contract agreement.

Contract Administration

  • Manage day-to-day contractual matters between the contractor, client, and consultant.

  • Maintain proper records of all contract documents and correspondence.

  • Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.

Variation Management

  • Identify and record variations (changes in scope of work).

  • Prepare variation order documents.

  • Evaluate cost and time impacts of variations.

Claims Management

  • Prepare claims for additional costs or extension of time (EOT).

  • Review and evaluate subcontractor claims.

  • Support negotiation of claims with the client or consultant.

Subcontract Management

  • Assist in preparing subcontract agreements.

  • Monitor subcontractor performance according to contract terms.

  • Ensure subcontractors comply with contractual conditions.

 Documentation and Record Keeping

  • Maintain records of site instructions, letters, variation orders, and claims.

  • Ensure all project documentation is properly filed and updated.

Payment and Certification Support

  • Assist in preparing interim payment applications.

  • Verify quantities and payment claims.

  • Ensure payments follow contract conditions.

Coordination with Project Team

  • Work closely with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineers, and Procurement Team.

  • Provide contractual advice to project staff.

Risk Management

  • Identify potential contractual risks.

  • Suggest solutions to avoid disputes and financial losses.

Reporting

  • Prepare reports on contract status, variations, and claims for management.

Location: Head Office Addis Ababa.

Job Requirements

About You 

  • BSC in Civil Engineering/COTM and related with Minimum more than 10 years’ experience and 5 years relevant

How To Apply

       Apply via Ethiojobs emai Address  or firewdergu@gmail.com with the position title as the subject.

      ⏳ Deadline: March 20,2026 G.C

Job Requirements The role of Contract Engineer requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with over ten years of professional experience and at least five years in relevant contract management. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in Via email hr@ovidconstruction.com

Deadline: Mar 20, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: Head Office Addis Ababa

Amount: 1