Contracts manager

business Urba Con Contracting & Trading Company

work full-time

A week ago

Job Summary The Contracts Manager takes direction from the Contracts and Commercial Director and manages the tender review and contract preparation activities for the projects as required by the Company which may include analyzing and evaluating contract proposed terms and conditions. Completes the monitoring of all types of agreements and contracts covering the terms and conditions under which the Company provides or subcontracts its products/services to its clients and through this, ensuring that the Company meets its contractual obligations to the customers complete satisfaction after the awarding of project.

Job Responsibilities Manage the implementation of strong Administration of Subcontractors through the proper use of Company procedures. Partake in the contractual meetings with the client/consultant. Provide practical guidance in the preparation of extension of time and other such claims and successfully conclude all such claims. Develop standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, general, language and provisions. Follow directions given by the Contracts Director implements Company requirements as far as acceptable terms and condition in Contracts and Subcontracts are concerned to reduce areas of potential risk.

Ensure to reduce the incident of Contract Claims against the Company. Ensure increased awareness on the part of other Contract staff of Employer's Terms and Conditions ensuring all potential claims can be identified and successfully prosecuted. Additional Responsibilities Ensure to improve the alertness of Commercial team to and Identify potential Contractual risk areas. Ensure to provide practical guidance in the preparation of extension of time and other such claims and successfully conclude all such claims.

Ensure to improve the inclusion of the Company’s processes with regards to claim management. Using recording templates to improve the robustness of the submitted claims and increase the success of claims to Variations. Manage the implementation of strong Administration of Subcontractors through the proper use of Company procedures. Ensure that subcontracts being let on contractually and commercially sound principals. Ensure to generate greater confidence in the Commercial team to approach underperformance issues by Subcontractors.

Improve collection of back charge and contra claims as a result. Ensure to close out all subcontracts final accounts within 2 months of completion of scope obligations. Job Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of Contract and Tender requirements of all types of Contract Conditions. Comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts. Thorough working knowledge of Qatar Construction Standards. Awareness and understanding of Company’s products, processes and services.

Fluency in English written and spoken. ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role. Job Experience Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus Competencies Resilience Quality Leadership Contract Monitoring L4 Profit & Loss management L4 Contract Management L4 Contract Administration L4 Contract Negotiating L4 Build High-Performing Teams Agility Provide Direction Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Profesional degree in FIDIC Certification or Chartered membership of a professional organization such as CIOB or RICS.