Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contract Management Manager / Claims Specialist to oversee contract administration, manage contractual risks, and handle project-related claims. The ideal candidate will have strong contractual knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to protect business interests while ensuring compliance and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- * Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiation, execution, and administration.
- Identify contractual risks, assess potential liabilities, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Prepare, review, and manage claims related to variations, extensions of time (EOT), delays, and additional costs.
- Monitor contractual obligations, project milestones, and compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and legal teams to resolve contractual issues and disputes.
- Prepare contractual correspondence, claim submissions, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Provide strategic advice to management on contract interpretation, risk management, and claims resolution.
Requirements
- * Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in contract management, claims management, or a similar role, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.
- Strong knowledge of contract terms, variation orders, EOT claims, delay analysis, and dispute resolution.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
- Detail-oriented, commercially minded, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
