Senior Contract Manager - Kuwait City - Royal HaskoningDHV

Job Title:

Senior Contract Manager We are looking for a versatile, experienced and hands-on Senior Contract Manager who will proactively manage and administer all contractual aspects on site for the Package 3 contract.

About the Role:

You will be part of our Airside Construction Supervision team for Package 3, stationed in Kuwait. You have ownership for the entire Contract Management of Package 3 both financially and contractually/legally, reporting to the Resident Engineer.

• Leading and directly managing the Contract Management team consisting of 3 (other) experienced (Senior) Quantity Surveyors, ensuring full team integration and performance, as well as coordinating with other key project functions such as Project Planning and Controls.
• Managing and administering the Project Contract(s), ensuring compliance with Terms and Conditions, as well as compliance with local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain comprehensive Project Records of all related communications and any changes.
• Review of Interim Payment Certificates versus actual project progress and contractual Bill of Quantities.
• Review and mitigation of (potential) Claims, Variations, Extension of Time Claims, and Contract Amendments.
• Receipt, review and recording of warranties, affidavits, receipts, releases and waivers of lien or bonds indemnifying the Employer. Securing receipt of surety or sureties, if any, and prepare reduction or partial release of retention or the making of (final) payment vis a vis the preparation and issuance of Certificate(s) of (Substantial / Final) Completion.
• Coordination of communications, approvals, notifications and record keeping relative to (changes in) the project. Drafting all contractual letters and response letters for approval and submission by the Resident Engineer and the Employer. Actively lead dispute prevention and resolution.
• Daily/weekly/monthly reporting including preparing (relevant chapters of the) Monthly Progress Report.

Your Qualifications:

• A BSc or MSc in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Diplomas or certificates in Contract Management, Contract Administration or Cost Management. Accreditations such as for Chartered Surveyor are a plus.
• A minimum of 20 years of working experience, of which 10 years related to Contract Management in the development or construction of Airports.
• Including a minimum of 8 years on-site experience in Contract Management of Airport Projects, of which at least 5 years in a PMC (Project Management Consultant) role.
• Active knowledge of standard contracts such as FIDIC. Knowledge of local government contracts in Kuwait particularly those of the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and CAPT are a plus.
• Proven ability to handle very large and complex infrastructural projects, substantiated by actual experience in the job requirements stated above.
• International working experience, including in the Middle East.
• Strong Leadership and Management skills.
• Good command of the English language in writing and presentation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for leading client & contractor meetings.

This position offers a job in Kuwait in a very international environment for 2-3 years, where you will be part of a highly skilled team in a challenging environment, as part of the global leading aviation consultancy NACO. A very good remuneration package estimated to be around €120,000 per annum. #J-18808-Ljbffr