Senior Contract Manager

Job Title

Senior Contract Manager

Job Description

Contract Review & Compliance:

• Review and comment on terms and conditions of contracts with customers and main subcontractors
• Ensure contract-compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.

Claims and Variations Management:

• Raise awareness of the operational implementation of claim strategies among relevant stakeholders
• Identifying evaluating and following up on all events relevant for incoming and outgoing claims / changes
• Collecting preparing and managing relevant documents (incl. drafting of letters) and evidences in accordance with contractual deadlines and requirements
• Preparation of / participation in claim negotiations
• Contribute to reporting of claims to management and business partners
• Support in arbitration/litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• Maintain an updated register of all claims events and contract database in line with company processes and guidelines

Contract Administration:

• Implement effective contract management processes and claim strategies in line with company guidelines and processes.
• Support the project team by interpreting contracts giving proactive contract-related advice conducting contract related workshops and contractual trainings raising contractual awareness within the project teams
• Handle contractual correspondence and documentation and ensure compliant notifications.
• Finalize and manage subcontract agreements.

Commercial & Procurement Support:

• Review of Purchasing / Subcontract contracts and provide contractual advice to the procurement team.

• Collaborate with finance team and quantity surveyors on interim payment certificates (IPC).
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors and other teams on commercial matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master degree in relevant fields (Mechanics Electrics Civil Engineering etc.) preferably with a focus in business law or an LLM or similar professional degree
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in major EPC projects in Middle East Region (> 200 million USD).
• Understanding of contract structures terms & conditions and legal implications.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Experience in delay analysis and time extension
• Knowledge of project planning and scheduling concepts
• Experience in Arbitrations / Litigations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Teamplayer & Leadership skills
• Fluency in English

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills
Facilities Management,ADMA,Heavy Bus Driving,AXA,Building Services,Courier Delivery
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1