Title:  Contract Manager

Job Purpose

• Takes the responsibility for all contract related matters post-award in accordance with the requirements as laid down in the specific proposal/project.
• With Procurement, Defines and negotiates the best contract conditions (type of contract, capabilities, quality, resources, price…).
• Takes the responsibility for the claims management and the final settlement of all contracts.

Main Scope/Responsibilities

• Contracts manager oversee projects from the start through to completion, ensuring that work is completed on time and within its budget
• A contracts manager is sometimes in charge of a single project, or may look after several smaller ones
• Primary point of contact for members of clients, site managers and Contractors for as long as the contract lasts.
• Has the overall responsibility for an effective reporting to Project Manager and Procurement Department Head on a regular basis
• Has the overall responsibility for the issue of the inquiry/contract packages with respect to:
  • Completeness
  • Conformance to Client’s requirements
  • A realistic approach with regard to the design package to be prepared
  • Conformance to JESA standard contract requirements (as far as possible, as specific Client’s requirements may prevail)
  • Conformance to the management schedule for correct planning of the work
  • Protection of JESA interests, with in general emphasis on payments, guarantees and risks; and specifically cost for projects including claims management
• Managing and coordinating Contract teams and allocating work.

Education

• University Degree
• Curricula: Engineer or Industrial Engineer

Global Experience

• 10 years global experience

Specific Experience in the position

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Construction or Project, preferably including 4+ years of experience in a field position dealing with extra work, claims, etc. and working together with all construction key personnel.