Contract Specialist (Jr.)

- 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

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Publisher: Gulf Talnet
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Publisher: Gulf Talnet