MEP Contract Manager

Muscat, Oman

Ref: LP127-1021

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client based in Oman, founded in 1977 and has been associated with National-Building projects for more than 35 years.

The Group has emerged as one of the largest engineering construction & trading groups in Oman and has businesses in UAE as well.

- Review of Contractual letters from Client / Engineer and major Sub-Contractors and drafting responses or reviewing / providing contractual assistance to same. Respond / offer assistance / drafts in timely manner
- Timely notification of known delays / disruptions / extra work by making regular contemporary records through project team as delays stoppages arise. Noting and recording areas of Concerns.
- Taking a lead role in pre function of a comprehensive BOQ for valuation and cost accounting purpose.
- Liaison with project team in seeking Extension of Time, and drafting where applicable also formulation of Variation orders. Contractual drafting of letters taking due consideration of actual facts (Both parties)
- Revision and Minimization of any imposition of Liquidated Damages by follow up with project team for Extension of Time
- Review / assist project team in preparation of Claims. Regular tracking / follow up of claims.
- Follow up with Project team on pending contractual matters for closing of Contract e.g. Claims.
- Update copy of signed Contract document to include all addenda.
- Post Contract administration of contracts including processing of interim applications for payment, preparation / evaluation of claims, variations and settlement of final account.
- Liaise with the Contracts Control Division, Finance and Legal Departments to ensure that Contract strategies, tender and contracts are in full compliance with Company policies and procedures
- Coordination with Contracts team at HO from Site.
- Preparation of Contracts Appreciation Document
- Claim & Change Management with Clients and Subcontractors

Requirements

- Graduate Mechanical / Electrical Engineers
- Minimum 15 years of experience in handling contractual & commercial obligations of large MEP projects.
- Should have exposure in post contract activities inclusive of extension of time claims, variations and final account settlement.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions: