Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd., PakistanResponsibilities:

Review all Agreement Documents to ensure Contractor Scope of works and its contractual obligations under the subject Agreement.

Prepare necessary documents/reports and analysis related to contractual issues.

Conduct regular site visits to follow up on project status and maintain records.

Assist Project Team with reviewing, commenting, and responding to Contractor correspondences, particularly advising on contractual/commercial aspects raised therein.

Lead negotiation and claims meetings and summarize results after obtaining appropriate confirmations.

Follow up on the submission by Contractor of all required bank guarantees, warranties, insurances, and other specified documentation, verifying their acceptability to Client.

Review all project documentation/correspondence to identify any contractual or commercial implications that may adversely impact Client's interests.

Initiate preparation of appropriate contractual responses to Contractor for issuance by Project Team to extinguish and/or mitigate such matters.

Monitor and process commercial and contractual aspects pertaining to Variations/Change Orders and claims.

Study, evaluate, and advise on claims made by Contractor in light of contractual obligations and in conjunction with technical input from the Project Team.

Prepare an appropriate strategy for extinguishing or initiating the cost/schedule impact of such claims for approval by the Company.

Job SpecificationQualifications:

Senior Contracts Engineer must be an Engineer by qualification.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University with a valid Professional membership of PEC and/or International equivalent membership.

Minimum 15 years of relevant foreign and local work experience in administrating, managing, and handling complex contracts for High Rise Building Projects and Infrastructure & Utilities projects in master planned communities.

Knowledge of contract law and commercial practice.

Familiarity with key areas such as indemnities, insurance, guarantees, warranties, and liquidated damages.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to lead issues and proactively obtain resolutions to problems; decisive and confident.

Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Able to manage a high workload, work in a demanding environment, and demonstrate commitment.

Experience in a commercial/projects/business role and interfacing.

Demonstrated experience in Contract Management.

Good organizational skills and experience in risk management and project management.

High-level problem-solving skills to resolve complex and sensitive issues.

Proficiency in the use of a range of office software.#J-18808-Ljbffr