Contracts Manager (Ref: Dxb703)

Salary / Rate:

US 11,000.00-13,000.00 ( Benefits) 

Location:

Saudi Arabia 

Rate:

Monthly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Contracts 

Date Posted:

02/07/2008 

Reference:

Dxb703 

Contracts Manager

up to $13,000 basic salary per month-TAX FREE
Plus fully paid accommodation, expenses and excellent benefits
Huge project in Saudi

The role
NES have a client who is recruiting experienced staff for a major project in Saudi.

Required Experience/Accountabilities
Ideally many years in a similar sort of role working in a remote location and another plus if you have worked in the UAE or GCC before.

JOB OVERVIEW
The Contracts Manager will be assigned to the Site of, generally speaking, one contract only and will be stationed there, reporting to the Construction Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing and administering all aspects of post-contract work on said particular contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Generally to ensure that all of the Employers rights and entitlements under the contract are fully maintained
Prepare and issue letters/notifications/etc., to ensure that the objectives in item 1 are fully met, including notification to the Contractor of his defaults.Explain contractual ambiguities
Assist in the preparation of the IPC each month (others will take measurements,etc.)
Generate and maintain documentation/logs regarding ordered variations, for ultimate reporting to the Employer. Negotiate and settle ordered variations. Similar for items of value engineering sponsored by the Contractor
Prepare counter-arguments to Contractors claims. Negotiate and settle claims
Identify contractual problems and suggest appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Track and follow-up on problems hindering resolution
Perform other tasks associated with the post of Contracts Manager / Administrator as may be appropriate
Prepare and issue reports as necessary
Provide necessary input to other departments in the fulfilment of their duties

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
15 years of contract administration experience on multi-million dollar construction projects
Experience of large earthworks and railway projects, and experience of civil works
Membership of RICS or equivalent / ICE or equivalent
BSc in Building Economics or equivalent / BSc in Civil Engineering
Knowledge of standard industry business practices
Knowledge of FIDIC 1999 Red Book
Native English speaker, having fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities.Ability to communicate and work with others to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Self-motivation
Experience of working with senior project management personnel and clients (up to ministry level)
Good all-round knowledge of MS Office 2003 / 2007 and an understanding of Primavera / PMIS software
Ability to work in remote areas

Benefits
International Company
Excellent career development prospects
Unlike a fixed term project contract

Employer Advantages
Our client pursues and achieves excellence in its market. As an employee you will not only be developed to succeed but you will receive one of the best benefit packages around. This role offers great variety, and opportunity to work for a market leader who continues to grow and be recognised as innovative in their field.

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