Contracts Administrator / Acting Contracts & Procurement Lead
Rejoined J & E Construction, Philippines | December 2025 – Present
Infrastructure & Construction Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Lead contract administration and commercial management for multiple EPC and construction projects from tendering through project close-out.
- Develop procurement and commercial strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, and contractual obligations.
- Manage tendering activities including contractor prequalification, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract awards, and subcontract administration.
- Administer contracts involving claims, variation orders, payment certifications, contractual notices, and dispute avoidance.
- Monitor contractor performance, procurement progress, long-lead materials, sub-contractor deliverables, and commercial compliance.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Finance, Logistics, and Project Management teams to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
- Evaluate commercial risks and provide recommendations to protect project objectives and contractual interests.
- Prepare commercial reports, contract recommendations, procurement analyses, and management presentations supporting executive decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, procurement governance, and project quality standards.
Key Achievements
- Strengthened commercial governance and contract administration across multiple infrastructure projects.
- Improved procurement planning and contractor coordination, contributing to timely project execution.
- Enhanced contract compliance, commercial reporting, and procurement governance supporting informed management decisions.
- Reduced procurement and contractual risks through proactive contract administration, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
- Improved collaboration among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management teams, resulting in more efficient project delivery
Contracts Manager ((Project-Based EPC Solar Assignment))
Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. | June 2025 – Nov. 2025
Utility-Scale Solar & Renewable Energy Project
Key Responsibilities
- Administered EPC contracts throughout project execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, schedules, and commercial requirements.
- Worked directly with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), the project's EPC Contractor, on contract administration, contractual correspondence, commercial negotiations, and contractor performance.
- Reviewed and evaluated Variation Orders (VOs), Extension of Time (EOT) claims, contractual entitlements, payment applications, and commercial submissions in accordance with contract provisions.
- Prepared and reviewed contractual notices, formal correspondence, commercial recommendations, and responses to contractor submissions while minimizing contractual disputes.
- Monitored contractor compliance with EPC contract requirements, project sched-ules, deliverables, and contractual milestones.
- Coordinated with the Owner, Owner's Engineer, EPC Contractor, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, and Legal teams to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
- Supported the administration of Advance Payment Guarantees (APGs), performance securities, insurance requirements, contractor obligations, and contractual compliance.
- Assisted in resolving commercial matters involving land handover, Right-of-Way (ROW), government permits, regulatory approvals, and construction interfaces affecting project implementation.
- Participated in commercial risk assessments involving schedule delays, contractor performance, procurement risks, and project execution, recommending mitigation strategies to protect project objectives.
- Supported project documentation, commercial reporting, and contract records required for project governance, financing, and audit compliance.
Key Achievements
- Successfully managed the commercial and contractual interface between the Owner and China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) throughout EPC project execution.
- Supported the successful administration of Variation Orders, EOT claims, contractor compliance, contractual correspondence, and commercial negotiations, reducing contractual exposure and supporting dispute avoidance.
- Strengthened contract governance by improving coordination among Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Project Controls, and Legal teams.
- Contributed to maintaining project progress through proactive contract administration, commercial risk management, and effective stakeholder collaboration.
- Protected the Owner's contractual interests by ensuring compliance with EPC con-tract provisions, commercial obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Contracts Administrator / Acting Contracts & Procurement Lead
J & E Construction, Philippines | Apr 2021 – May 2025
Infrastructure & Construction Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Directed procurement and contract administration activities for multiple construction and infrastructure projects.
- Managed end-to-end tendering, including supplier prequalification, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract awards, and subcontract administration.
- Administered contracts involving claims, variations, payment certifications, contractual correspondence, and dispute avoidance.
- Developed procurement strategies and monitored supplier and subcontractor performance to ensure timely project execution.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Project Management, Finance, and Site teams to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
- Prepared commercial reports, procurement analyses, contract recommendations, and executive presentations.
- Ensured compliance with contractual requirements, procurement governance, and company policies.
Key Achievements
- Achieved measurable commercial savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Improved supplier performance and procurement planning, reducing project de-livery risks.
- Strengthened contract governance and commercial administration across multiple concurrent projects.
- Enhanced collaboration between Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams, contributing to successful project delivery.
Procurement & Contracts Administrator
Louis Berger Group, Philippines | September 2018 – January 2019
Donor-Funded Infrastructure & Development Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Administered procurement and contract activities for infrastructure and development projects.
- Conducted supplier prequalification, commercial bid evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
- Prepared procurement reports, commercial evaluations, and management recommendations.
- Ensured compliance with donor procurement requirements, contractual obligations, and corporate governance.
- Coordinated with project teams, consultants, and suppliers to support timely project implementation.
Key Achievements
- Successfully administered donor-funded procurement and contract processes while maintaining full audit compliance.
- Strengthened procurement governance through structured supplier evaluation and contract administration.
- Supported timely project delivery through effective procurement planning and stakeholder coordination.
Senior Contracts Administrator
Orion Project Services, Qatar | January 2016 – December 2016
Infrastructure & Engineering Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Administered EPC contracts, commercial documentation, and contractual correspondence.
- Reviewed tender documents, contract conditions, contractor claims, variation orders, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
- Assisted with commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and management recommendations.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors, and project managers to re-solve contractual issues.
- Supported contract compliance reviews, commercial risk assessments, and dispute avoidance initiatives.
Key Achievements
- Successfully supported administration of complex EPC contracts throughout project execution.
- Strengthened contract governance and commercial reporting through structured documentation.
- Assisted in minimizing contractual risks and improving commercial compliance.
Contracts Administrator
Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia | May 2013 – November 2015
Power, Utility & Infrastructure Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Managed contract administration throughout procurement, construction, and project execution.
- Conducted commercial evaluations, tender administration, and contract award activities.
- Reviewed contractor payment applications, claims, variation orders, and contractual submissions.
- Monitored contractor performance, procurement progress, project schedules, and contract compliance.
- Coordinated with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and contractors to resolve commercial and contractual matters.
- Prepared commercial reports and recommendations for executive management.
Key Achievements
- Successfully administered EPC contracts supporting major power transmission projects.
- Strengthened contract compliance, documentation control, and commercial governance.
- Improved coordination among Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams, contributing to successful project delivery.
Procurement & Contracts Administrator
Ghanim Al Mazroa Consulting Engineers, Saudi Arabia
June 2012 – April 2013
Utility & Infrastructure Projects
- Supported procurement and contract administration activities for utility and infra-structure projects, including supplier prequalification, tender evaluation, commercial documentation, and contract administration. Assisted in strengthening procurement compliance, supplier coordination, and project delivery.
Procurement & Contracts Administrator
E.M. Paule Construction & Trading Co., Philippines
October 1999 – April 2012
Civil, Building & Infrastructure Projects
- Managed procurement and contract administration for civil, building, and infrastructure projects, including strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, subcontract administration, procurement planning, and contract documentation. Achieved measurable cost savings while strengthening supplier relationships and procurement efficiency across multiple construction projects.
Spare Parts & Material Planner / Expediter
TADCO / Safari Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia
August 1994 – June 1999
Industrial Operations & Maintenance
- Managed material planning, procurement expediting, logistics coordination, and inventory forecasting supporting industrial maintenance operations. Improved material availability and reduced procurement delays through proactive supplier coordination.
Maintenance Planner
Al-Safi Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia
July 1986 – January 1991
Industrial Operations & Maintenance
- Planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities, coordinated maintenance schedules and material requirements, and prepared maintenance planning reports that improved equipment availability and operational reliability.
