Senior Contracts Administrator

Job description / Role

Role Statement:
Senior Contracts Administrator will engage with the Procurement team to manage with the Subcontractors the Contracts in terms of commercial and legal aspects including the management, negotiation and finalization of variations, delays, and other contractual claims.

Key accountabilities
1. Manage the commercial and legal aspects of the contract including the management, negotiation and finalization of variations, delays, and other contractual claims
2. Lead the establishment and maintenance of the contract management function as a high-profile function that enables cost and risk mitigation to the project/program
3. Work with the Procurement Manager and Project Director/s on contract and project risk management
4. Ensure that the Delivery Interface Office complies with appropriate policies, procedures and practices for efficient and effective project and contract management, consistency of practice and conformity with government policy and legislative requirements
5. Provide guidance and support to the Procurement Manager and Project Directors in the preparation of contract documentation in accordance with the agreed risk allocations.
6. Draft, with legal input, amendments to contracts to suit the agreed risk profiles.

Requirements

Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated understanding of contract terms and conditions and their operative effects.
2. Demonstrated experience in the commercial and Contractual issues impacting the delivery of major projects, particularly in the design and construction phase
3. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a contract management framework
4. Proven high level project management skills, strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated initiative and flexibility
5. High level communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people at all levels
6. Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
7. 10-15 years of Contracts Administration experience in Contraction Project

About the Company

In Mohammed Al-Rashid Contracting Co. (MARCO) We believe that contracting is a profession more than a business, which require accumulated experiences and continuous development by following the latest industry practices and building technologies.

With this belief as a foundation of MARCO since inception 1982,and by nurturing our accumulated experiences have been able to offer our clients high quality, outstanding services and solutions that fosters a trustful relationship that reduces the burdens of construction and puts the client at ease knowing that his project in good hands.