Contract Manager

Contract Administration Lead the administration and management of all project contracts in accordance with contractual obligations and company procedures. Interpret contract terms and conditions and provide contractual guidance to project teams. Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements. Maintain contract records, correspondence, notices, and documentation. Ensure proper execution and close-out of contracts. Claims & Change Management Manage the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of claims, disputes, and variations. Assess contractual entitlement related to extensions of time (EOT), disruption, acceleration, and additional costs. Lead the review and analysis of contractor and subcontractor claims. Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies. Coordinate with legal teams when contractual disputes arise. Commercial Management Advise project leadership on commercial and contractual risks. Review commercial implications of project changes and deviations. Monitor contractual liabilities, obligations, and opportunities. Support cost control and project controls teams in assessing financial impacts of contractual matters. Ensure commercial protection of the company's interests throughout project execution. Procurement & Subcontract Management Support tendering, bid evaluation, and contract award processes. Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tender documents, and commercial agreements. Manage subcontractor contractual performance and compliance. Develop and implement contract administration procedures for suppliers and subcontractors. Risk Management Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop mitigation plans. Participate in project risk reviews and governance meetings. Maintain a contractual risk register and track mitigation actions. Advise project management on potential contractual exposure. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary contractual interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Lead commercial and contractual meetings with project participants. Support senior management in negotiations and strategic decision-making. Prepare contractual and commercial reports for executive management. Leadership & Governance Lead and mentor Contracts Engineers, Commercial Officers, and Contract Administrators. Ensure alignment with project governance and contract management best practices. Promote continuous improvement in contract administration processes. Support lessons learned and contract closeout activities.

Education Bachelor's Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline. Master's Degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, or MBA is preferred. Professional Certifications (Preferred) MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) CCM (Certified Commercial Manager) PMP (Project Management Professional) MCIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators) FIDIC Contract Management Certification Minimum 18 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, and claims management. Minimum 10 years in major rail, metro, railway, transportation, or infrastructure projects.

Contract Administration Lead the administration and management of all project contracts in accordance with contractual obligations and company procedures. Interpret contract terms and conditions and provide contractual guidance to project teams. Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements. Maintain contract records, correspondence, notices, and documentation. Ensure proper execution and close-out of contracts. Claims & Change Management Manage the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of claims, disputes, and variations. Assess contractual entitlement related to extensions of time (EOT), disruption, acceleration, and additional costs. Lead the review and analysis of contractor and subcontractor claims. Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies. Coordinate with legal teams when contractual disputes arise. Commercial Management Advise project leadership on commercial and contractual risks. Review commercial implications of project changes and deviations. Monitor contractual liabilities, obligations, and opportunities. Support cost control and project controls teams in assessing financial impacts of contractual matters. Ensure commercial protection of the company's interests throughout project execution. Procurement & Subcontract Management Support tendering, bid evaluation, and contract award processes. Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tender documents, and commercial agreements. Manage subcontractor contractual performance and compliance. Develop and implement contract administration procedures for suppliers and subcontractors. Risk Management Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop mitigation plans. Participate in project risk reviews and governance meetings. Maintain a contractual risk register and track mitigation actions. Advise project management on potential contractual exposure. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary contractual interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Lead commercial and contractual meetings with project participants. Support senior management in negotiations and strategic decision-making. Prepare contractual and commercial reports for executive management. Leadership & Governance Lead and mentor Contracts Engineers, Commercial Officers, and Contract Administrators. Ensure alignment with project governance and contract management best practices. Promote continuous improvement in contract administration processes. Support lessons learned and contract closeout activities.