PositionContract Specialist LocationKarachi QualificationDegree or diploma qualified in Business, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering. Experience
10 + years experiences at contract specialist/administrator Level, preferably within the mining or construction sector
Experience in the development and administration of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts.
Experience in the development and administration of Design & Construct (D&C) contracts.
Experience in the development and administration of Build, Own & Operate (BOO) contracts.
Experience in the development of Construction only contracts.
Experience in contract administration, home office & site procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
Requirements
Proven track record and of knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable government & commercial regulations & practices, and policies, procedures and work practices.
Legal understanding of commercial agreements
Strong negotiation skills
Well-developed conceptual, analytical, and planning skills
Financial skills with considerable experience in preparing and managing contract expenditure, including variation, and progress claim management
Well-developed negotiation and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Review scopes of work and contract conditions to prepare high-quality tender packages and documents for market issuance.
Receive and distribute tenders to stakeholders, ensuring thorough commercial and technical evaluations.
Conduct and coordinate commercial and legal negotiations with contractors, managing clarifications and departures.
Prepare recommendation documents for board approvals, presenting a clear business case for key contract awards.
Administer all contractual aspects of major contracts, including assessing contractor progress claims, variations, delays, and advising project managers.
Ensure contractor compliance with commercial contract requirements, reviewing insurance certificates, security documents, and other deliverables.
Register and securely store contract documentation.
Comply with RDMC procedures, approvals, guidelines, delegation of authority (DOA), standards, and policies.
Ensure contractor compliance with contracts, management plans, schedules, and budgets, delivering high-quality results on time.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers and contractors.
Identify and propose solutions for commercial risks through tender and contract reviews.
Report on contractor and supplier performance.
Work with delivery teams to evaluate and select suitable suppliers and contractors.
Assist in resolving schedule or commercial issues and contractor extension claims.
Lead procurement and logistics activities to achieve project objectives, where relevant.
Critique and approve contractor procurement and logistics plans, where relevant.
Influence contractors to improve controls and mitigate interface risks.
Inform package owners and project managers of major issues and assist with remediation strategies.
Contribute to weekly and monthly reports relevant to the commercial function.
Regularly evaluate contractor performance using key performance indicators and stakeholder collaboration.
Identify contract claims and provide input to the Contracts Manager for timely resolution, including obtaining legal expertise when needed.
Ensure adherence to contract securities and insurance provisions, implementing Corporate Risk Management requirements.
Manage post-award contract changes, including developing and implementing contract variations.
Review and coordinate monthly progress claims and prepare payment certificates.
Arrange and facilitate regular progress meetings with contractors, documenting and distributing minutes.
Update contract package cost monitoring and forecasting, keeping the Contracts Manager informed.
Close out completed contract packages in accordance with procedures.
Manage relevant budget and expenditure, ensuring compliance with protocols and procedures.
Create purchase orders and review invoices against the scope of work.
Establish strong working relationships with RDMC, management team, and project stakeholders.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external departments and stakeholders.
Collaborate with the executive team and support company objectives.
Maintain high reporting standards routinely and as requested.
