Contract Manager

-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.