Contracts Manager - Ports - French Speaker

Menasa & Partners

Morocco

Ref: MP552-832

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

An international contracting company are urgently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team in Morocco. This will be to work on a multi-billion Ports project and they require a professional who has the ability to read and write contracts in French.

Responsibilities:
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with construction, planning, and sub contract admin teams, liaising with Commercial Team Managers. Identifying delaying events, disruption and acceleration, preparation of Time Impact Analysis and liaising with TIA Delay Analysis teams, attending delay and claims meetings.
• Monitor and report on the progress of all civil engineering contracts. Flag issues that might result in delay or claim and advise the project managers of any risks that will
affect the overall timely delivery of the project or significant cost escalation or potential opportunities for cost reduction. Provide proactive advice so as to minimize claims and delay.

Requirements

• Must hold a degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• Preferably MRICS/MCIOB/other further educational qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 15-20 years’ experience.
• Must be fluent in French; able to read/write contracts in French.
• At least 10 years in a similar position, i.e. ports, marine, infrastructure projects.
• Over 10 years large claims experience with contractors.
• Must understand FIDIC contracts.

About the Company

The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available.

Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE.

From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent.

We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets.

Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice.

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