Manager, Contracts & Claims

Job Purpose Assist the Project team in Awareness of and Compliance with Contract Requirements (signed with Client), Anticipate Risks and help Project Managers/ Project Directors (PMs/PDs) in preparation of Claims and contractual correspondences. Principal Accountabilities Policies, Processes & Procedures • Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment. • Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well-being of all employees and company assets. Main Areas of Responsibility • Review various contractual documents as directed by and under the supervision of the Director, Commercial Contracts (“DCC”). • Assist the Project Managers/Project Directors and DCC in the negotiation of variations with the Clients’ agents. • Review Variation Orders (VOs) received from Clients, highlight any risk in the terms of VOs and propose required amendments. • Review VOs issued by the Commercial team to the Subcontractors for validation. • Assist Commercial teams at sites in dealing with major Subcontract Agreements and Vendors’ claims. • Assist in preparation of correspondences to Client(s), including Claim Notices and Claim Particulars in coordination with Project Planner for EoT claims. • Organize and monitor tracking logs issued by site teams and ensure dispatching to all concerned. • Organize and monitor the Project risk register and monitor mitigation by the site team. • Implement Contract Management procedures, workflows and practices for improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement. • Assist in monitoring projects’ performance with respect to compliance with Contractor’s rights and obligations. • Prepare Monthly Dashboard for Variations, Claims and Disputes / Recommendations. • Coordinate and attend Commercial / Contracts meetings with Client’s agents and internal site teams. • Advise on projects handover and closeout and assist in obtaining Taking Over Performance Certificates. Required Academic Qualification Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree Category: Architectural / Civil Engineering Other Requirements • Technical & Construction experience on infrastructure sites • Claims experience and familiarity with legal terminologies • Face-to-face communication preference and compliance with superior guidelines • Fluency in English language (speaking and writing) • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Years of Experience • 10 – 12 years of experience, including at least 7 – 8 years as Contracts Administrator / Manager Show more Show less