Contract Manager

Overview

Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake contract administration responsibilities and functions for projects from acquisition and commencement through completion.
• Functional scope includes support in tendering and negotiation of contracts, administration of main contracts, subcontracts, supply and service agreements, change orders and claims; particularly including the following:
• Support the Proposal and Business Development departments on the contract related matters, including preparation and negotiation of preliminary and final partnership agreements (i.e. JV’s, Consortia).
• Review client request for proposals (RFP’s), draft and review: subcontracts, supply and service agreements and the correspondence concerning contractual matters,
• Participate in negotiation and finalization of contracts, contract amendments, change orders and claims (including time extension and cost claims),
• Follow up to ensure that company timely fulfils its obligations associated with the contracts, including following up time-barring actions and notification requirements,
• Follow-ups to ensure that confidentiality obligations are fulfilled,
• Assist the Project Team in handling the contractual matters, including claims and defences,
• Keep contemporaneous contractual records, inform and advise the management in order to take necessary contractual actions,
• Identify and advise/warn the Project Management of circumstances that may cause delays and disruptions,
• Support Project Management in quantitative and qualitative evaluation of project risks during the execution phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from preferably an engineering department/faculty,
• Minimum 10 years of office/site experience for a similar position in refineries, petrochemical and power plant projects, or EPC contractors,
• Experienced in contracts administration/management practices, including working with international standard forms of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts,
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office applications,
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken,
• Excellent written and verbal communication and persuasive skills,
• Problem solver, analytical thinking, having ability to inquire and research,
• Team player, result-oriented with strong planning, coordination and organization skills,
• Excellent time management skills, attentive to deadlines, rigorous and having ability to elaborate details,
• Being flexible in working hours and having no travel restrictions,