Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

Manages the contracts and tendering process related to the projects and internal and general
procurement needs in close coordination with the relevant divisions/departments. Directs the
development of policies, procedures, and plans that ensure proper control over contracting
transactions.
Provide professional advice, expertise, and practical assistance to all assigned requesting departments and end-user of the Company in the review and preparation of scopes of work, including the verification of the completeness and accuracy of the technical information supplied.
Provide expert advice and direction to Requesting/End-user Departments during tender preparation to ensure that the most suitable contracting strategy for a given scope of work is utilized.
Identify the most suitable pricing mechanism for a given scope of work, i.e. lump sum, re-measured, cost-plus, escalation factor, exchange fluctuations etc. taking into account the intended Contract duration.
Compile tender documents in their entirety. Responsible for their completeness, clarity and competitive aspects.
Prepare and administer the issue and control of all relevant General Tender Committee contracts and Call-off Contracts
If the contracting strategy requires pre-qualified bidders, prepare suitable tailor made pre qualification documents, invitations and evaluation criteria along with requesting and end- user
department and render expert advice to requesting /End-user Departments in short listing potential bidders.
Liaise with Finance, Legal, and Insurance during the tender preparation to ensure LREDC’s for review of Tenders, discussions, etc
Participate in mid-tender meeting/site visits and answer bidder’s queries related to commercial and contractual issues.
Follow-up Tenderers’ queries for clarifications during the tendering process, give necessary feed-back on Contractual/Commercial queries to Requesting/End-user departments and ensure that suitable tender bulletins are issued in a timely manner.

Requirements

BSc in Engineering/Quantity Surveying or other related discipline.
12 years multi disciplinary experience, including minimum 5 years in the construction industry in the
preparation/evaluation/negotiation of tenders/contracts experience in preparation of tenders, contracts and contract administration, particularly in relation to large scale construction/infrastructure/engineering projects preferably in the Middle East and Gulf region.
Should have good Technical knowledge in reviewing and finalizing various technical/construction contracts. Good knowledge in legal practices, Contract law and industry practices.
Proficient in contractual correspondence, contract verbalism, report writing with analytical and
computer skills.
Computer literate and able to use this knowledge for contract analysis, evaluation of statistical data
both historical and projected.
In depth knowledge of the tendering and contracting process.
Familiarity with the Terms and Conditions of Contract relating to various types of Contracts in the
industrial and construction sector and aware of the interpretation, intent and application of these
conditions.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of Project Management, Tendering and Contracting policy,
practices and procedures.
Thorough working knowledge of applicable computer software in carrying out the Contracts
Departments activities.
Experience of procurement in the construction industry.

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.