Office Engineering Head (Contract Administration)
Position:
Organization: Midroc Investment Group
Not Specified
Vacancy Number: MCE/FORM/5/348
Company Snapshot
MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of MIDROC Investment Group, is a leading civil engineering company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company has played a significant role in the country’s infrastructure development, with a diverse portfolio that includes the construction of luxurious five-star hotels, referral hospitals, high-rise buildings, international conference halls, industrial facilities, roads, airport infrastructures, and stadiums. MIDROC Construction is dedicated to delivering high-quality projects that adhere to international standards, contributing to Ethiopia’s urbanization and overall development.
The Opportunity
Role Overview:
Key Impact:
Key Performance Indicators
Timeliness of contractual notices and submissions.
Completeness and accuracy of contract registers and records.
Timely identification of contractual risks and deadlines.
Quality of variation, claim, and extension-of-time documentation.
Reduction of avoidable disputes caused by late or incomplete records.
Timeliness of contract status reports and action follow-up.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
Task Breakdown:
Lead contract administration and contractual document control to ensure obligations, notices, variations, claims, payment matters, and contract risks are managed accurately and on time.
Review construction contracts, conditions, specifications, scope, deliverables, milestones, and contractual obligations.
Establish registers and procedures for correspondence, notices, submittals, instructions, variations, claims, and payment matters.
Monitor contractual deadlines, notice requirements, deliverables, and compliance by the company and relevant parties.
Coordinate assessment of variations, extensions of time, claims, disputes, and supporting technical/commercial records.
Work with planning, quantity surveying, site engineering, procurement, finance, and legal advisers as required.
Prepare contract status reports, risk registers, management recommendations, and complete contract files.
What We’re Looking For
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law with construction-contract experience, or a related discipline with relevant work experience
Years of Experience:
Typically 8–10 years of construction contract administration experience
3–5 years in a senior or supervisory role.
Salary: We offer a competitive salary as per company salary scale.
Benefits: Benefits and other conditions as per company HR policies and applicable law.
Work Location: This position is based at project- with travel to project sites as required. (Bahir Dar, Jima, Hawasa, Benishangul, Bure, Bonga)
Contract Type: This is a Contract position.
Skills:
Technical Skills:
Construction contract interpretation and administration.
Contract correspondence and document control.
Analytical writing, negotiation, and risk assessment.
Soft Skills: Coordination, judgment, and attention to deadlines.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of variations, claims, notices, and extensions of time.
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
Cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
Scanned/Copies of relevant educational certificates and professional qualifications.
Evidence of relevant work experience and professional certifications, where applicable.
Names and contact details of three professional referees
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via Telegram at 0911207433 or in person at MIDROC Construction Head Office, Mekanisa
Please note, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Important Application Notice:
if you submit your CV Via Telegram, please ensure that it is successfully uploaded and confirm by calling the phone number provided
Applicants must clearly indicate “Job Position” , S.N of the position, and their preferred duty station in the subject line of their application.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements and responsibilities of each position before applying.
Deadline: Nov 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Location: Mekanisa
Amount: 1
