- Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, terms, and conditions.
- Draft and negotiate subcontracts and agreements to ensure terms comply with legal requirements and company policies.
- Prepare and manage correspondence with the Owner and Subcontractors in line with the contract provisions.
- Prepare and negotiate cost proposals in coordination with the project team.
- Maintain a register and records of all contract changes with the Owner and Subcontractors.
- Conducts contract administration including interpretation and implementation of administrative requirements of contract documents and ensuring owner compliance.
- Proactively identifies and address any deviations or issues that may arise during the contract terms.
- Processes interim and final payment requests, including obtaining full and proper payment for work executed, all in accordance with the terms of the contract.
- Manages relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service provider.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues from the project team.
- Prepares regular reports and analysis on contract activity, including key metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
- Creates and negotiates requests for variation and claims.
- Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to Assistant Contract Managers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- 10 15 years in a similar role in a multinational construction company, and with a civil works construction background, preferred.
- Full understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process;
- Full understanding and working knowledge of the construction process of complex infrastructure projects;
- Experience in the key legal risk areas such as but not limited to Contractual Liability, Insurance requirements, defective performance and Warranty obligations;
- Understanding of key commercial risks and able to lead project risk review process and assessments.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or other relevant related degree.
- Specialization and good knowledge in Construction Law
- Member of professional body, preferred.
- Candidates qualified by experience may also apply.
- Good communication, good writing, and negotiation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills with capacity to advocate in a firm but friendly manner.
30+ days ago