(Responsibilities/Duties):
- Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the project duration.
- Lead the review and assessment of claims, disputes and variations.
- Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters
- Assist in the drafting of commercial terms for design, engineering and/or construction services
- Prepare the contractual (front end) portion of the contract documents (while cursory reviewing the technical portion) to ensure congruity and to minimize patent ambiguities in the front end documents.
- Administration of on-going Contracts.
- Investigate contractual problems and recommend corrective action in accordance with the Contract.
- Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters
- Prepare Contract variations.
- Administer contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor
- Ensures that all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract
- Prepare for review Recommendations for Release of Retention and Bonds
- Participate in the preparation of the contractual portion of the monthly Progress Reports
- Prepare and maintain logs for Variations and Claims.
- Attend Commercial/Contracts Meetings and record minutes of meetings
- Lead any tendering process, whether for construction or consultancy services, until award.
- Negotiate contracts until agreement is reached and signature takes place.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor`s degree in Civil/Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of overall experiencein construction projects, including at least 5 years in Contracts Management.
- Strong Knowledge of contract administration, negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution.
- Very good English language skills (written and spoken) - mandatory.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Experience in large-scale infrastructure, commercial, or residential projects is preferred.
