Contracts Administrator - Airport

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Full administration of construction contracts including all related correspondence.
• Support the Construction and Project Controls Team on all Contractual aspects.
• Review and analyse the validity of contractual claims and recommends appropriate action as and when assigned.
• Followup proper closeout of completed contracts with respect to the issuance of required completion certificates release letters the return of performance bank guarantees etc.
• Liaise with the PreQualification function to plan surveys for qualifying new contractors/suppliers including participation in shop surveys.
• Assist with preparing standard tender documents including standard forms of contracts for all types of works services consultancy and manpower in coordination with legal audit and finance.
• Participate in preparing/updating the Companys Contracts Policy and Procedures and preparing control management documents such as Tender Board terms of reference.
• Ensure feedback information related to tenderers performance during the tendering stage and build the database.
• Implement approved Section policies processes systems standards and procedures to support the Sections work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Policies Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in engineering / QS or a relevant degree.
• 10 years of experience preparing contracts within a large organization.
• Experience in large international airport projects
• Certification in supply chain or contracts will be a merit i.e. CIPS or similar.
• Technical understanding of building reviewing and finalizing various contracts and tendering processes.
• Experience in Airports/ Aviation projects will be a merit.
• Sound understanding of commercial management principles with technical knowledge and diversified capabilities in contracts and risks management costeffectiveness and legal/economic aspects.
• Good understanding of regulation and control and other relevant legal guidelines.
• Good contract negotiation and preparation skills.