Contracts Manager

• Posting Date: 04/04/2021
• Ref: 9284
• Position: Contracts Manager
• Location: Qatar
• City: Doha
• Sector: Contracting and Construction
• Years of Experience 12+ Years
• Qualification: QS Diploma / Civil Engineering Degree
• Salary: Undisclosed
• Description:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant contract conditions, Company’s systems, processes and procedures to deliver Pre & Post contract and commercial management.
  • Exercise full cost control of project(s) including providing and monitoring budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the Project Managers.
  • Review all contracts & commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flows before submission.
  • Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Company’s Management.
  • Legal understanding relevant to contracts.
  • Negotiate contractual terms.
  • Generate, negotiate and complete Company’s sub-contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.
  • Assist and advise the management in ensuring timely issuing of all notices required under the Contract(s).
  • Review all variations (changes) to the works in conjunction with other project team members and ensure all contractual notices and early warnings are submitted within the required timescales.
  • Review the existence of any “claim” and “extension of time” situations.
  • Establish the entitlement of all claims, generate and submit all associated claims narratives and quantums.
  • Endeavour to ensure that all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and the evaluation of variations.
  • Finalise and agree all claims under authority of CEO.
  • Ensure all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment are adhered to.
  • Support the tender processes and strategy as required on bids.
  • Ensure and accurate change control process is managed effectively.
  • Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Project Managers and other team members.
  • Promote a team-working environment.
  • Proactively instil commercial and contractual awareness throughout the project team.
  • Promote the Company’s safety culture.
  • Participate in regular monthly safety meetings.

  Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Experience

  • Bachelor degree from a recognized university in Quantity Surveying or Project Management or any equivalent.
  • At least 12 years’ experience out of which 5 years in managerial position in a similar field.
  • Demonstrates a proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management with significant experience in a senior role.
  • Experience in the assessment of claims and variations on major civil works, Utilities, infrastructure and roads projects.
  • Good knowledge and experience of contract forms related to major Civil Works projects.
  • Awareness of FIDIC and Local Laws.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines.
  • GCC experience is preferable.
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