Claims Manager

Job description / Role

- Undertake the forensic evaluation of claims, including evaluation of both contractual entitlement and quantum. Manage disputes, ensuring that robust commercial input is provided and work closely with the Legal Department to ensure that the exposure is correctly diagnosed and mitigated. Update the procedures for contract administration
- Provide a forensic analysis and evaluation of claims and disputes which have not been resolved at project level, including evaluation of both contractual entitlement and quantum
- Manage the input of the commercial view into the Legal Department’s decision making process around triggering disputes and/or litigation
- Provide an independent evaluation of the claim or dispute, maintaining independence from the Projects Commercial Manager and the project team
- Undertake forensic audits of applications, certifications, variations and claims completed at project level from time to time
- Maintain the Manual of Contract Administration, updating it periodically to reflect changes to contractual terms and conditions that have occurred

Requirements

- Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
- Professionally accredited by MRICS/ MSc in construction law or equivalent
- Minimum 12 years’ experience in the handling of claims and disputes including litigation and major international infrastructure and rail projects
- Experience working with FIDIC suite of contracts

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.