Senior Contract Administrator

Job description / Role

The opportunity

Be a part of our international consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where we oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.

Our Middle East, North Africa and India hub started in 1998 and has successfully operated in a wide range of countries, delivering project and programme management and cost consultancy services.

The role

Senior Contract Administrator

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the compilation of tender, evaluation and selection of professional services contractors (including obtaining firm prices and/or budget estimates for future works and variations and proof of insurances).
• Reviewing, assessing and processing contractor payment requests, variations, claims and invoices.
• Preparing, issuing and responding to general correspondence in relation to the contract in question.
• Contributing to and managing the project forecasts and budget estimates for the project.
• Contributing to identification, reporting and mitigation of project risks, including management of the risks.
• Reviewing and redrafting (as necessary) correspondence with the main works contractor.
• Reviewing and giving advice on meeting minutes and other records including main works contractor monthly reports.
• Receiving, issuing, managing and financially evaluate all change and/or claim matters.
• Coordinating and facilitating change reviews.
• Evaluating progress claims (incorporating advice from project management team).
• Developing, managing and updating the commercial risk register and risk management plan.
• Developing and implementing contract issue strategies.
• Managing change processes including evaluation of time/cost/quality and functional effects.
• Reviewing insurance documents and undertakings.

Requirements

Your experience, knowledge and skills need to include:

• Minimum 14 years’ experience in cost/commercial/contract administration.
• Experience in contract management on major projects.
• Retail/mall experience would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of local commercial law and legal requirements.
• In depth knowledge in managing construction projects and related contracts.
• High level of commercial, contract, legal and business acumen.
• Excellent standards of written and verbal communication in English with knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good knowledge of IT.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in business, law, civil engineering or quantity surveying is preferred.
• Professional memberships i.e. MRICS or other chartership is preferred.
• FIDIC or PMP certification is preferred.

"Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel."

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.