Contracts Manager

About the role

Contract procurement and post-contract administration in conjunction with Project Management Team. The Contract Manager shall be the focal point with Client for the project on all contractual matters and be responsible for day-to-day management, execution and delivery of the Contract.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, finalize, administer, amend contracts, manage changes, claims and final close-outs
• Conduct Tender-Contract Review and provide Lookout List and address all recommendations and queries
• Review and comment on tender analysis prepared by project stakeholders before it is presented to the Client
• Conduct Material PO T&C Review and advise
• Provide contractual advice or interpretation when required
• Highlight critical requirements and any deviation in compliance with terms and conditions from pre-contract stage to project closure
• Ensure proper project close out and any contract related requirements
• Assist Project teams/BU's in highlighting critical requirements and deviation in compliance with terms and conditions of main contract
• Assist in preparation of Variation Orders and Extension of Time documents
• Draft correspondences (letters/notices/requests etc) whenever required
• Support in all Claims and Disputes
• Liaise and float request for proposals to bidders and obtain necessary quotation
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing project subcontract activity
• Assist in negotiation of short listed subcontractor(s) to the lowest or best price
• Assist in negotiating better payment terms for services and subcontracts
• Assist in monitoring Procurement Subcontract Control List
• Provide liaison assistance between project team and subcontractors
• Assist in coordinating all necessary documentation for subcontract agreement
• Assist in negotiation in coordination with project teams in any discipline
• Assist in drafting project subcontracts as per project basis which is complimenting to the respective main contract
• Assist in review of subcontract deviations from vendors
• Assist with project team on short listed subcontractors
• Assist in reviewing proposals and work scope of subcontractors
• Develop SOP guidelines and provide guide and trainings
• Assist in expediting of bi-monthly subcontract planning list to meet required schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Preferably 15 years of related working experience and at least 5 years in similar management position. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working for EPC companies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Possess a resilient and “can-do” attitude
• Possess initiatives and creativity to drive continual improvements