Contracts Manager

Description

Summary: Join an award-winning program management team to deliver transformational project solutions and support clients in maturing their Roads O&M supply chain through performance-based contracts. Highlights: 1. Join an award-winning program management team 2. Bring transformational project solutions to life 3. Support clients in a transformation journey **Description** We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organizations objectives. Join our award\-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life. **Your Opportunity** Stantecs Management Consulting Group in the Middle East is looking for an integrated infrastructure/asset management (pavements and roads assets) consultant to work closely with our client in a transformation journey for their Roads Operation and Maintenance Department. **Your Key Responsibilities** In this role, you will be responsible for delivering transformational work as part of our Management Consulting Group in Qatar, helping our client mature their Roads O\&M supply chain through a transformation journey towards Performance\-Based contracts. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): * Support client Section Heads and Engineers in administering a Roads O\&M Performance\-Based contract including setting the program of works, work inspection regime, managing technical and contractual discussions, review and approve monthly invoices. * Management of commercial and project contract function. * Administration of the main contract. * Compliance with contract notice requirements. * Implementation and maintenance of change order register. * Identification and production of claims and variation order requests for time and cost. * Management of commercial interface with client, other parties and subcontractors. * Production of project invoices. * Support procurement in commercial management of Sub Consultants and Contractors (as applicable). * Input to internal and external weekly and monthly reports as required by the Project Manager. * Assist in settling any dispute between the Client and Contractor. **Qualifications** **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * Strong problem\-solving abilities and attention to detail are essential. * Strong client management experience. * Exposure to analytical data and proficiency in working with MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and overall understanding of database management are essential. * Capable of working both independently and in a team environment. * Ability to work in a multi\-cultural work environment and build effective relationships with the Client. * Time\-management skills ability to work under pressure with dynamic deadlines. * Knowledge of relevant contract management documents related to roads asset management (pavements and other civil infrastructure assets) is considered an asset. * Ability to work with bespoke contract forms. * Ability to interpret contract clauses and draft contractual letters and notices. * Ability to identify commercial and technical risks in contract documents. * Excellent oral and written English skills. * Excellent understanding of FIDIC form of contracts. * Computer Literacy and competency must be fully proficient in Microsoft office applications and Lotus Notes. * Knowledge and understanding of document control packages and functions * Well\-developed written communication skills in the preparation of presentations, technical reports, correspondence, and proposals are considered an asset. * Working knowledge of performance\-based contracts is considered an asset **Education And Experience** * Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business Administration from a Western Country. * A Post\- Graduate Degree in Construction Management/ Contract Law would be a distinct advantage * Must be Chartered from an accredited institution * Must have a minimum of 14 years demonstrable experience, with a Minimum of 5 years in Middle East in the same role. * Excellent Leadership and management Skills. * Experience in managing contracts on behalf of government agencies * Experience in working with Bespoke contract forms * Ability to understand complex contractual principals and resolve contractual issues. * Ability to analyze contractor claims and work with the senior management towards amicable resolution * Ability to understand contractual clauses and relationship to the scope of works. * Experience with applying contract clauses to the technical scope of works * Extensive experience in working as part of teams delivering services to government clients in the Middle east region * Ability to present complex ideas in simple ways to the general public * Experience working with contractors and consultants on roads and infrastructure projects