Assistant Contracts Manager

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Contracts Manager in advising on contract administration to the project and cost management delivery teams;
• Assist Contracts Manager in managing and advising on the contractual obligations of project parties;
• Analyze and prepare assessments for potential claims;
• Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the project plans;
• Assist Contracts Manager in the preparation of claim responses and variation orders;  
• Assist Contracts Manager in negotiation of claims with project parties;
• Assist Contracts Manager in providing advice regarding interpretation of contract terms and conditions;  
• Prepare contractual notices as appropriate;
• Prepare contract analysis reports highlighting concerns and risks to be considered
• Preparing responses to all contractual correspondences.
• Maintaining records of all contracts.
• Issue contractual notices.
• Assist in drafting and issuing variation instruction and/or orders.
• Liaise with the Client on all contractual aspects.
• Review the contractual merit of change requests, and/or contractors notices of changes.
• Review contractors claims in terms of legitimacy and contractual compliance.
• Draft contract's amendments, as requested.
• Assist Contracts Manager in ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations and proactively identifying events where the client's rights need to be safeguarded.

Previous experience may include, but not be limited to;

• Good command and knowledge of standard forms of contracts.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Architectural or Construction Management is required.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.
• PMC experience will be highly advantageous.

Skills to include:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to Use a clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and to communicate solutions in an effective, efficient, high-level manner.
• Ability to Coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders and able to build relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

* Preferably located at Sheikh Zayed or Six of October Area.

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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