PDS Projects Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

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We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contracts Manager to join our PDS team in Egypt. This role will be responsible for the administration of running contracts of a mixed-used development. The Contracts Manager will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in driving successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advising on contract administration to the project and cost management delivery teams;
- Managing and advising on the contractual obligations of project parties;
- Analyze and prepare assessments for potential claims;
- Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the project plans;
- Preparation of claim responses and variation orders;
- Negotiation of claims with project parties;
- Provide advice regarding interpretation of contract terms and conditions;
- Prepare contractual notices as appropriate;
- Prepare contract analysis reports highlighting concerns and risks to be considered;
- Preparing responses to all contractual correspondences.
- Maintaining records of all contracts.
- Issue contractual notices.
- Draft and issue variation instruction and/or orders.
- Liaise with the Client on all contractual aspects.
- Review the contractual merit of change requests, and/or contractors notices of changes.
- Review contractors claims in terms of legitimacy and contractual compliance.
- Draft contract's amendments, as requested.
- Ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations and proactively identifying events where the client's rights need to be safeguarded.
- Manage, with the support of all Project Team members, the effective communication to all functions of their duties and responsibilities in the execution of cost & schedule.
- Lead and coach team members when needed to improve their performance and ensure they carry out their responsibilities as intended.

Previous experience may include, but not be limited to;

- Good command and knowledge of standard forms of contracts.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Architectural or Construction Management is required.
- 10 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.
- PMC experience will be highly advantageous.

Skills to include:

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to Use a clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and to communicate solutions in an effective, efficient, high-level manner.
- Ability to Coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders and able to build relationships.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

Preferably located at Sheikh Zayed or Six of October Area.

Location:
On-site -Cairo, EGY

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In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development.

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Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally.