Provide contractual advice to the project management team to support informed decision-making.
Review, analyze, and coordinate contractual correspondences with subcontractors, clients, and consortium partners.
Evaluate, verify, and respond to contractual claims from subcontractors, including the preparation and updating of claims logs.
Conduct and manage meetings with subcontractors to discuss, negotiate, and finalize variations in coordination with the project management team.
Oversee subcontract and main contract closeout procedures, ensuring all necessary coordination until the issuance of the TOAC and FAC.
Manage early start activities for both subcontracts and main contracts, including the issuance and review of Letters of Guarantee (LGs), insurance policies, and all contractual deliverables.
Serve as the liaison between clients, partners, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure smooth communication and efficient issue resolution.
Provide recommendations and share lessons learned to improve the contract administration and contract formation processes.
Monitor and report on the overall contractual status of the project.
Review and ensure timely updates of all contract administration logs and project contract reports, including areas of concern, variation orders (VO) status, claims status, etc.
Initiate claims and counterclaims, identify claim events, prepare claim statements and notices, and ensure proper contemporary records are maintained.
Prepare, notify, and substantiate variations, ensuring all necessary internal and external communications are handled.
Review contractual documents during the tendering phase, conduct risk assessments, provide pricing considerations, and handle deviations and contractual clarifications, negotiating these with clients.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Min 5 years of experience in contract, specifically in the construction or engineering industry.
Strong understanding of contractual terms, conditions, and legal obligations.
Experience with subcontract and main contract management, including variations, claims, and closeout procedures.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
