Contract Administration & Compliance
- Review, administer, and manage construction contracts, subcontracts, and related project documentation.
- Monitor contractual compliance and provide guidance on contractual obligations, rights, risks, and entitlements.
- Ensure project teams adhere to contract conditions, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Maintain contract registers, records, correspondence, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Claims, Variations & Dispute Management
- Manage variation orders, change management processes, and contractual claims.
- Prepare, assess, and negotiate Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
- Support the evaluation and resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues.
- Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project exposure.
Commercial Management
- Collaborate with project and commercial teams to ensure timely payment certifications, valuations, and invoicing.
- Support cost control initiatives and monitor commercial performance to protect project profitability.
- Provide contractual and commercial advice to support project delivery and informed decision-making.
- Assist in forecasting, reporting, and managing project commercial outcomes.
Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
- Support contract negotiations with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- Act as a key point of contact for contractual matters across project stakeholders.
- Facilitate discussions and negotiations to achieve commercially favourable outcomes while maintaining strong business relationships.
- Provide clear contractual guidance to project teams and management.
Risk Management & Governance
- Conduct contract reviews and risk assessments to identify potential commercial and contractual issues.
- Recommend strategies to manage contractual risks and improve project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management processes and procedures.
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Law, or a related discipline.
- 10-15 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, quantity surveying, or construction project delivery.
- Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts such as PAM, FIDIC, PWD, NEC, or other industry-recognized forms of contract.
- Demonstrated experience managing:
- Variations and change orders
- Extension of Time (EOT) claims
- Payment certifications
- Contract negotiations
- Contractual claims and dispute resolution
- Excellent understanding of contract administration, risk assessment, and commercial management practices.
- Experience working on building, infrastructure, industrial, or large-scale construction projects is highly advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Familiarity with commercial management systems, ERP platforms, or project controls software is an added advantage.
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