Manager, Contracts & Claims

Job Purpose Assist the Project team in Awareness of and Compliance with Contract Requirements (signed with Client), Anticipate Risks and help Project Managers/ Project Directors (PMs/PDs) in preparation of Claims and contractual correspondences. Principal Accountabilities Policies, Processes & Procedures • Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment. • Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well-being of all employees and company assets. Main Areas of Responsibility • Review various contractual documents as directed by and under the supervision of the Director, Commercial Contracts (“DCC”). • Assist the Project Managers/Project Directors and DCC in the negotiation of variations with the Clients’ agents. • Review Variation Orders (VOs) received from Clients, highlight any risk in the terms of VOs and propose to the Manager, Contracts & Claims, Head Quarter (MCC-HQ) / Project Directors any required amendments to be submitted to the Client. • Review VOs issued by the Commercial team to the Subcontractors for validation by the MCC-HQ. • Assist Commercial teams at sites in dealing with major Subcontract Agreements and Vendors’ claims under supervision of the DCC. • Assist in preparation of correspondences to Client(s) prepared by site teams, including Claim Notices and Claim Particulars in coordination with Project Planner for EoT claims, to be issued within the time bars specified in Contract provisions; for final validation by the MCC-HQ. • Organize and monitor the tracking logs issued by the site teams and ensure dispatching to all concerned. • Organize and monitor the Project risk register prepared by Project Management team in coordination with the MCC-HQ and Monitor mitigation by the site team. • Implement Contract Management procedures, workflows and practices for improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement. • Assist the DCC in monitoring projects’ performance with respect to the compliance with Contractor’s rights and obligations. • Prepare Monthly Dashboard for Variations, Claims and Disputes / Recommendations and report to the MCC-HQ. • Coordinate and attend Commercial / Contracts meetings with Client’s agents and internal site teams as directed by and report critical issues to the DCC for potential actions. • Advise on projects handover and closeout and assist PMs / PDs in the process of obtaining Taking Over Performance Certificates. Miscellaneous Duties Perform additional tasks as required to support team objectives and broader business goals. Required Academic Qualification Bachelor’s Degree - Architectural/Civil Engineering Other Requirements • Technical & Construction experience on infrastructure sites • Claims experience and Familiar with legal terminologies • Face to face communication preference and Compliance with Superior Guidelines • Fluency in English language (speaking and writing) and English and MS Office Proficiency (Excel, Word, PPT) Years of Experience • 10 - 12 years’ experience, out of which at least 7 - 8 years as Contracts Administrator /Manager