Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

Contracts Manager (CTM. 2014 Dubai)

General Description of Role & Responsibilities:
Ensuring that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the Contract period
Assist in the review of contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to the Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
Interaction with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters
Assists in the drafting of commercial terms for design, engineering and/or construction services for approval by the Contracts Director
Reviews all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities
Assists with administration of on-going Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract documents
Investigates problems and recommends corrective action
Prepares correspondence and maintains records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters
Facilitates the preparation of Contract change and prepares the relevant variation orders
Facilitates the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor
Ensures that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained
Assists in the review of Contractors claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensures the Clients interests are protected
Ensures all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in compliance with the Clients requirements
Assists the Estimation and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of change orders
Prepare for review Recommendations for Release of Retention and Bonds
Prepare monthly Reports for review
Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of Engineers Instructions, Variation Orders and Claim Logs
Attends Commercial Meetings and records minutes of meetings

Package: The Company offers a competitive remuneration package and possibilities of career development within a dynamic working environment.

Hill is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/ Female/ Veterans/ Disabled employer offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits and an exciting and challenging culture.

Requirements

Hill International is a U.S. based Project Management and Claims Consultancy firm with offices throughout the World. With over 4,400 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 9th largest construction management firm in the World.
Hill International is looking to recruit for a new live mixed use building project with entertainment facilities in Dubai UAE:
Contracts Manager (CTM. 2014 Dubai)

Qualifications:
BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying and have a minimum of 15 years experience
Professional Membership such as RICS, and training in construction contract law are required
Proven claims background
Experience as claims writers
Worked for previously for claims/ consultants
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
Member of Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)
Associate Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Assoc RICS)
Member of the Society of Construction Law
LB (Hons)
MRICS and/or MCIArb professional qualifications
Ideally a legal qualification, Construction law ideal

About the Company

Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors.

Hill has participated in over 10,000+ project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States.