Project Secretary; Construction Background

Our client, a large construction company, is currently looking for a Project Secretary based in their Dubai office.

• Support projects with routine contract and commercial-related support to achieve timely completion with minimal risks.
• Contribute to development and implementation of contract management plans by monitoring performance and addressing non-performance of relevant parties to achieve required contract outcomes.
• Administer contracts in liaison with the line manager and update contract details to maintain integrity of contract information.
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to identify and minimize risk and maximize contract value.
• Proactively identify and manage contract risks to meet organisational obligations and achieve planned contract outcomes.
• Handle contracts, contract administration, dispute handling (arbitration and litigation), project planning and scheduling, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (minimum).
• High knowledge and administration of general contract forms, especially FIDIC forms issued 1987, 1999 and 2017 (GREEN, RED, YELLOW).
• High expertise in establishing and administering subcontracts.
• High expertise in preparing and defending claims & variations.
• Fair knowledge of applicable local laws and industry insurance policies.
• Minimum 10 years related experience, including at least 5 years in contract review, contract administration, and claims & variation management.
• Industrial knowledge, analytical skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, excellent interpersonal skills (communication, negotiation, listening, positive attitude, conversation management, teamwork, leadership, networking, persuasion, motivation).
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Fair knowledge of planning software.
• Additional qualifications:
  
  fair knowledge of piling, shoring, marine works specifications and methodologies; basic knowledge of AutoCAD; bank guarantees management.
• Native English speaker currently in the UAE.

DUBAI