Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

As a construction contracts manager, candidate will be responsible for a single large contract or a number of smaller ones. S/He would also be the main point of contact for clients, site managers and building contractors throughout the project.

Responsibilities:
• Implement policy and procedures related to administration of contracts
• Identify, analyse and respond to contractual and commercial risks
• Manage the day to day commercial activities of Projects during their post contract phase
• Administer an Interim Payment Certificate (IPC) process, liaising with end user departments, Finance subcontractor, suppliers
• Act as contact for all commercial issues related to contractual disputes and claims and liaise with the
• Liaise with Finance to receive all relevant cost data for incorporation into the Programme Cost Report
• Input into development of ERP system/Prism to enable them to capture and manage cost data necessary for the automatic development of all requisite Programme Cost Reports
• Tender Desk including managing the tenders process from the prequalification stage through to the final bid submission, award of contract and engagement close out.
• Preparation and/or compilation of the Pre-tender documents.
• Preparation and/or compilation of the Tender Documents, Addendums and PTCs.
• Manage record keeping for all tender related correspondence and documentation.
• Preparation of Award Memorandums on completion of the Tender process.
• Managing the award of contracts
• Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute contracts.
• Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation.
• Provide contract-related issue resolution both internally and externally.
• Monitor and complete contract close out, extension and/or renewal as appropriate.
• Communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders.
• Put together plans and estimates, including budgets and time scales.
• Contribute to work planning, and brief project teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Agree any extra work to be done within set timescales.
• Gather all information together for invoicing at the end of the project.
• Supply information to resolve disputes if they arise Identify areas for improvement in existing contracting processes.
• Work closely with other construction professionals, including construction managers, quantity surveyors and planning engineers.

Requirements

7 Years + in a similar role, including demonstrated ability to provide guidance on contractual, legal and financial issues A Bachelors degree or equivalent professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering/Law/Finance.

• Membership of RICS
• Demonstrated Experience in risk identification and management
• Legal knowledge of law and specialist knowledge of the law of contract FIDIC. Experience in contract administration and in the advice and settlement of contractual matters, disputes and claims
• Technical knowledge of the life cycle project process

About the Company

A unique real estate concept by Mohammed Zaal, KOA will redefine residential living and working in Dubai.

KOA creates communities that reflect the global outlook of the region and a new generation of consumers who demand individual expression. The KOA culture is one of originality and attention to detail balanced with quality and flawless execution. Each development will provide an urban ecosystem that represents innovation, substance and craftsmanship.

KOA aims to revitalize urban developments and lead Dubai's real estate industry into a new era of cultural and urban enrichment that contributes to the soul of a dynamic new Dubai.