Contracts Manager

*Note this project is based at NEOM, remote. 

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Developing and administering all contract documents from the tender process through to contract closeout including variations and issue resolution for design, construction and other project related contracts.
• Advise the Client on any potential variation to the Design Consultant / Contractors Scope of Work that may generate cost or time impact and present PMC assessment.
• Lead PMC staff in assessing variations, claims, and reports to Clients representative the position of the proposed variation.
• Monitor the permanent materials procurement activities by others providing consultation when requested.
• Evaluate potential risks to the client and to the project and thereafter suggest measures to reduce risks to levels acceptable by the Client.
• Prepares Progress Report Summaries of overall claims and variations.
• Supervises specific contracting activities of a project.
• Contracting tasks include:
• - Management and coordination of award process
• - Development of contract documents including tender documents
• - Management of Owner approval process
• - Monitor contract correspondence
• - Management of claims avoidance activities/measures
• - Claims verification of Entitlement and responses
• - Coordination of contract execution
• - Contract administration including:
• - Schedule administration
• - Variation or change administration
• - Risk management administration
• Proper operation of the Project Execution Plan
• Periodic preparation and processing of site reports
• Assistance to the Coordination Engineer for project reporting requirements
• Maintenance of contract documents

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• BSc Degree in Engineering and Contractual processes and have a minimum of 15 years' experience.
• Professional Membership such as RICS, CIOB, CIArb with additional qualifications in construction contract law desirable.
• Pre and post contract experience working for Cost Consultants, Employer's/Developers/end users, Contractors, or Project Managements Consultants essential.