About the job Contracts Administrator- Landscape Project
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Full administration of construction contracts, including all related correspondence.
Support the Construction and Project Controls Team on all Contractual aspects.
Review and analyse the validity of contractual claims and recommends appropriate action as and when assigned.
Follow-up proper closeout of completed contracts with respect to the issuance of required completion certificates, release letters, the return of performance bank guarantees, etc.
Liaise with the Pre-Qualification function to plan surveys for qualifying new contractors/suppliers, including participation in shop surveys.
Assist with preparing standard tender documents, including standard forms of contracts for all types of works, services, consultancy, and manpower, in coordination with legal, audit and finance.
Participate in preparing/updating the Companys Contracts Policy and Procedures and preparing control management documents such as Tender Board terms of reference.
Ensure feedback information related to tenderers performance during the tendering stage and build the database.
Implement approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to support the Sections work programs in line with Company and International standards.
Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / QS or a relevant degree.
10 years of experience preparing contracts within a large organization.
Certification in supply chain or contracts will be a merit, i.e. CIPS or similar.
Technical understanding of building, infrastructure and large landscaping projects.
Experience in large high end Landscaping Projects.
Sound understanding of commercial management principles with technical knowledge and diversified capabilities in contracts and risks management, cost-effectiveness, and legal/economic aspects.
Good understanding of regulation and control and other relevant legal guidelines.