Senior Contracts Engineer (Engineering Background)

(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. Show more Show less