Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

Contracts Manager/ Engineer is responsible to successfully manage all aspects of MEP Contracting activities related to infrastructure projects, Star Hotel projects, High Rise Towers, Metro projects etc., including Contract Administration related to MEP works such as bonds, permits, insurance, cash flow forecast, finalization of Contract documents, preparation of schedules, monitoring for variance, claims defence, analysis, negotiation, preparing and submitting Monthly Interim Valuation, Variation Claims, Final Account, contract documentation, contract close out. It is expected that Employee shall be familiar with contracting industry standards such as General Conditions of Contract and etc. The Term MEP includes HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire Fighting & Electrical Systems.

• Drafts all contractual correspondences with employer
• Reviews the contractual correspondences with subcontractors / suppliers
• Prepares contractual letters to insurers, land owners and banks where required
• Assists in the preparation of the contractual part of claims and reports
• Overviews the subcontractors / suppliers' performance as compared to contract requirements
• Assists Project teams to establish the contractual filing system to maintain documents and records
• Analyzes main contract provisions, gathers and organizes documents and reports to Senior Management
• Assist Quantity Surveyors to analyze contractual situations with subcontractors / suppliers
• Participates in negotiation of changes, modifications and claims with subcontractors and suppliers
• Works on closure of main contract / subcontracts / supply agreement
• Provides contractual guidance to Quantity Surveyor Manager
• Prepare contracts' status reports of project
• Works with concerned parties to resolve contractual issues, claims and disputes
• Manages the performance of all their team members
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying and have a minimum of 15 years’ experience
• Have previously worked / currently working in the Middle East MEP experience
• Must possess strong Leadership and Communications.
• Background working for main contractors or MEP sub-contractors
• Major project experience (MEP experience would be advantageous)
• Technical letter writing experience
• A proven track record of managing subcontractors
• Training in construction contract law would be an advantage
• Proven claims background

Interested candidates can send their CV online.

About the Company

Galaxy Advanced General Cont Co was established in year 2004 as an MEP Sub-contracting firm. Since then our primary focus has been upon serving multinational service providers and property development firms and individuals, with various services related to MEP construction. Through our extensive task history of constructing ventures we have developed a customer service business philosophy. Proactive and timely customer service is the backbone of our company from the owner to all employees (office staff, project managers and field personnel) our aim is to please our customers/clients.

Galaxy is actively involved building exclusive MEP projects in the region. We have completed a number of contracts with various multinational and local companies and individuals. Our Motto is “We believe in quality not quantity”. We are experienced in providing quality services and products. Galaxy Advanced General Cont Co helps clients’ designs, build and facilitate logistics through a network of facilities covering most areas of UAE. This presence provides our clients with complete designs, engineering and material supply resources that are vertically integrated with Engineering solutions to optimize their operation by lowering their costs and reducing their time to market. With new engineering developments and changes in the field of architecture and construction, the demand of these services is on rise. With exponential growth in construction demand, we are fully equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow in collaboration with our highly Qualified Professional team. With our comprehensive designs and engineering services, we are meeting the requirements of the end users.