Junior Contract Specialist

Job description / Role

- Assist in reviewing and negotiating construction contracts to minimize risk for the Company
- Review and consolidate financial project reports, assist in preparing payment applications and invoices as well as contractual correspondence
- Occasionally prepare, negotiate or review other contract types, e.g. purchases, rental, sales and business partnerships
- Review contracts and mitigate the risks involved in the projects prior sign-off
- Negotiate to avoid or at least minimize company’s exposure to commercial and financial risks.
- Having a cross functional role with the Procurement for the key suppliers’ agreements, thereby amending terms to company’s favor and protecting its rights.
- Directly coordinate with Finance department for all projects regarding Advance/Performance Bond requirements and communicating in advance for procuring these bonds for a timely cashflow.
- Timely invoicing and coordination with customers’ commercial team/QS ensuring timely cashflow.
- Prepare weekly report templates for all projects. Monitoring weekly reports for all projects in coordination with the Operations and the Finance Managers.
- Prepare contractual correspondences ensuring that the company is covered with regard to the terms and conditions set out in the contracts.
- Address variations and claims. Follow –up on payments, claim retentions and acquire Acceptance certificates.

Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree: In a relevant field such as Construction Management or Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying; further contract management training would be preferred
- Experience Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in commercial/ contract management
- Exposure to Construction Projects: Familiarity with construction project lifecycle

Skills and Competencies:
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and work environments
- High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in contract management

About the Company

A leading company in the Middle East.