Role Purpose:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Contracts Manager to join our PDS team in Egypt. This role will be responsible for the administration of running contracts of a mixed-used development. The Contracts Manager will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in driving successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising on contract administration to the project and cost management delivery teams;
- Managing and advising on the contractual obligations of project parties;
- Analyze and prepare assessments for potential claims;
- Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the project plans;
- Preparation of claim responses and variation orders;
- Negotiation of claims with project parties;
- Provide advice regarding interpretation of contract terms and conditions;
- Prepare contractual notices as appropriate;
- Prepare contract analysis reports highlighting concerns and risks to be considered;
- Preparing responses to all contractual correspondences.
- Maintaining records of all contracts.
- Issue contractual notices.
- Draft and issue variation instruction and/or orders.
- Liaise with the Client on all contractual aspects.
- Review the contractual merit of change requests, and/or contractors notices of changes.
- Review contractors claims in terms of legitimacy and contractual compliance.
- Draft contract's amendments, as requested.
- Ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations and proactively identifying events where the client's rights need to be safeguarded.
- Manage, with the support of all Project Team members, the effective communication to all functions of their duties and responsibilities in the execution of cost & schedule.
- Lead and coach team members when needed to improve their performance and ensure they carry out their responsibilities as intended.
Previous experience may include, but not be limited to;
- Good command and knowledge of standard forms of contracts.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Architectural or Construction Management is required.
- 7-10 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.
- PMC experience will be highly advantageous.
Skills to include:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to Use a clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and to communicate solutions in an effective, efficient, high-level manner.
- Ability to Coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders and able to build relationships.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
Preferred Location:
- Candidates located in Sheikh Zayed or Sixth of October Area are preferred.
