Company Profile

ATTA Trading PLC, a distinguished member of the ATTA Group, is a premier construction and commercial contracting firm in Ethiopia. We are primarily engaged in the execution of landmark high-rise building projects, advanced MEP/hospitality finishing subcontracts, and ICT infrastructure.

Over the years, ATTA has successfully executed complex civil works, high-end finishing, and electromechanical installations for some of the largest developments in the country. Our portfolio includes major active contracts, a massive 5B+G+21 vertical mixed-use development standing as the second-largest building by floor area in Addis Ababa.

Job Summary

ATTA Trading PLC is seeking a highly analytical, strategically minded, and results-driven construction contracts professional to join our Head Office executive team as the Contracts, Payments & Tender Section Head.

Taking over critical contractual administration and commercial operations at the Head Office, this section head role will lead our centralized contract management team.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology & Management (COTM), or with related engineering field of study

• Master's Degree holders are highly encouraged to apply. However, the required years of experience remain identical

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of verified experience in construction or consulting firms specifically serving in the role of Office Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Resident Engineer, or Assistant Resident Engineer.

• Experience in non-office/execution roles (such as Site Engineer, Construction Engineer, Safety Engineer, or Site Supervisor) will not be considered toward the general work experience requirement.

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in construction or consulting firms serving specifically as a Contracts Administrator, Assistant Contract Administrator, or Office Engineering Head (or functionally identical office-based contract management positions).

Quantity Required: 1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Primary Workstation: ATTA Trading PLC Head Office — Bole Bulbula, Mazoria, House No. 93, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Salary: ETB 80,000.00 Net per month (Net of personal income tax, employee pension, and other statutory deductions)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the Head Office Contracts, Payments, and Tenders team.

• Managing subcontractor procurement, drafting standard subcontracts, and overseeing prime contract administration with major contractors.

• Reviewing, validating, and submitting progress payment certificates for subcontractors and prime contracts.

• Leading the estimation, pricing, and assembly of competitive technical and financial proposals (price quotations) for newly targeted commercial and public projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive procurement process for subcontractors across various specialized trades through selective or open bidding procedures.

• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontractors’ conditions of contract in strict alignment with ATTA’s risk management policies, prime contract frameworks, and local legal standards.

• Prepare direct cost breakdowns based on real-time market prices; establish and recommend billable rates for both subcontractor agreements and prime contract variations.

• Prepare, evaluate, and administer supplementary agreements, variation orders, price adjustment documents, and official contract amendments.

• Draft precise, contractually binding correspondences, notice of claims, and comprehensive claims for extension of time (EOT) and financial compensation.

• Maintain a centralized, digital contract register to closely monitor project deliverables, milestones, retentions, and expiration dates.

• Thoroughly audit subcontractor monthly payment applications for accuracy, physical progress completion, and strict compliance with subcontract terms before issuing payment certificates.

• Liaise closely with on-site project management, timekeepers, and Head Office design teams to compile and prepare accurate monthly progress payment applications for our Prime Contracts.

• Coordinate directly with the Finance Department to reconcile cash outflows and validate subcontractor payments against project cash-flow targets.

• Resolve billing discrepancies, quantity disputes, or payment claims issues in an active, professional, and contractually sound manner.

• Lead the preparation, packaging, and timely submission of high-quality, competitive technical and financial proposals for newly targeted developments.

• Analyze tender documents, specifications, and special conditions of contract (SCC) to identify commercial risks and opportunities.

• Collaborate with material purchasing teams, design engineers, estimators, and material suppliers to gather accurate pricing inputs.

Skills & Competencies

• Contractual Knowledge: Profound working knowledge of the Federal Public Procurement Agency (FPPA/PPA 2011) Conditions of Contract. Additional expertise in international contract forms (such as FIDIC) is a highly valued asset.

• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel for complex cost breakdowns and Word for contract drafting) and MS Project/Primavera P6.

• Language Skills: High-level professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken), with excellent contractual drafting capabilities.

• Core Competencies: Meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and the ability to perform under tight schedule pressures and multi-task across concurrent project files.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who strictly meet the above minimum criteria are invited to submit their compiled application PDF via email attatradingplc@gmail.com.

Note: To be considered, your application must contain: a detailed, updated CV/Resume and copies of relevant academic degrees and verified experience/testimony certificates. Please use the subject line: "Application: Contracts & Tender Section Head". Applicants who do not fulfill the explicit minimum qualifications and specific office engineering experience criteria will be automatically filtered out.

Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology & Management (COTM), or with related engineering field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities - Leading and mentoring the Head Office Contracts, Payments, and Tenders team. - Managing subcontractor procurement, drafting standard subcontracts, and overseeing prime contract administration with major contractors. - Lead the comprehensive procurement process for subcontractors across various specialized trades through selective or open bidding procedures. - Draft, review, and negotiate subcontractors’ conditions of contract in strict alignment with ATTA’s risk management policies, prime contract frameworks, and local legal standards. How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: attatradingplc@gmail.com with a subject line "Application: Contracts & Tender Section Head" Note: Experience in non-office/execution roles (such as Site Engineer, Construction Engineer, Safety Engineer, or Site Supervisor) will not be considered toward the general work experience requirement.