Senior Contracts Manager

Company Name: WSP in the Middle East
Location: Qatar
Posted by:

Liza Lanuza

Liza Lanuza

Senior TA & Mobility Business Partner at WSP in the Middle East

Introduction

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager who will oversee the execution and administration of multiple complex construction and services contracts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire contractual issues of the projects; compilation, reporting, controlling, planning and projects control (Time, & Legalities).

• Reviewing all incoming contractual correspondences from Consultants / Clients / Project Manager/Sub Contractors related to the projects.

• Assist the Project Managers in preparing necessary contractual responses.

• Reviewing and updating management on contractual risks, critical issues and ensuring compliance.

• Identifying, evaluating and submitting all potential variations / claims. Attending meetings and addressing contractual matters with client / consultants and negotiating variations / claims seeking approvals and mitigating any contractual disputes.

• Reviewing project main contract conditions to identify and flag risks / deficiencies during tender stage, review contract conditions, documents and propose corrective actions.

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

• Holds an active MRICS Registration (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

• Must have at least 18 years overall post graduate experience with 6 years prime contracts management (including Claims and Disputes) preferably in the Middle East.

• Previous experience in similar capacity with PM/CM or consultancy firms supporting large scale building projects.

• Administration of multiple contracts forms.

• English language proficiency

• Working knowledge of FIDIC and other international standards, pre and post-award contract administration.

• Well versed in interpreting contracts and dealing with variations, conflicts, claims, disputes and other contractual issues.

• Familiar with civil and common law a plus

• Extensive experience with contract administration, negotiation , high value claims, dispute resolution, arbitration.

• Middle East experience preferred

• Ability to work as part of a specialist team and work with minimal supervision.

• Proven ability to perform management capacity.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, report writing and communication skills

• Working knowledge of software typically associated with contract administration.

• Organized, effective problem solving and negotiation skills.

 

What if we can?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

 

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Engineering

• Industries

  Construction