Senior Contracts Manager

Role summary

Contract and commercial administration

• Manage Works Contractor, GEC design and supervision, and supervision-only consultant contracts.
• Prepare and process GEC Change Requests and Contract Variation/Addendum submissions through approval and issuance.
• Prepare commercial and contractual substantiation for CVAs and tender committee, audit and approval processes.
• Review contractor and GEC claims, supporting documents and contractual responses; provide commercial advice and recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain tender and contract documentation and the PMDS document database with current revisions.
• Research and process change requests for GEC services and specialist construction works.
• Develop commercial procedures, advise on contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual, PWA and Qatar Government requirements.

Reporting and stakeholder coordination

• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement, GEC CVA and appointment progress reports, as well as management reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and PWA departments to obtain approvals and progress commercial submissions.
• Communicate with GECs and contractors to resolve claims, changes, CVAs and other contractual matters.
• Identify commercial and contractual issues affecting delivery and support solutions; maintain accurate records, approvals and audit trails.
• Collaborate with Commercial Team members, PWA Project Engineers, Project Managers, GEC representatives, procurement teams and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Commercial Team members.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 14 years of relevant experience in contracts, commercial management, quantity surveying, procurement or contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience on major infrastructure projects and strong experience administering Works Contractor and GEC contracts.
• Proven experience in claims, change management, contract variations, CVAs, tender documentation and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of PWA contract and procurement procedures and Qatar Government requirements.
• Working knowledge of PWA Conditions of Contract and Specifications, including QCS 2014 and subsequent revisions.
• GEC design and supervision or supervision-only contract experience is highly desirable.

Work location model

• The posting specifies an on-site work model.
• New employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.