• Contract Administrator with Bachelor degree in either Architectural, Civil, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related discipline
• with a minimum of 20 years of construction experience, must have worked as a Contract Administrator and handled prestigious / best quality and complex building (residential / commercial) projects worth more than U.S. $200M each;
• must have Middle East experience.
Required Expertise:
• Solid knowledge of procurement regulations, policies and practices;
• solid knowledge of contracts administration and formulation regulations, policies and practices;
• as well as a solid understanding of FIDIC form of contract;
• specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting;
• solid knowledge of engineering / construction industry contracting practices, as well as general industry policies, procedures and work practices;
• demonstrated oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English;
• demonstrated letters and minutes of meeting writing skills; solid experience in developing contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms;
• solid experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.
Responsibilities:
• Administers all contracts and subcontracts;
• maintain a continual review of progress and provides management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties or potential change orders or claims;
• coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations; contracts changes;
• contracts performance;
• contracts administration;
• contracts delays;
• contracts back charges and claims;
• and other major contractual matters;
• administers complex contract changes by negotiating with project personnel and obtaining settlement;
• undertakes contractual discussions to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions;
• prepares periodic status reports for management; administers correspondence and minutes of meetings for contracts.
