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Department Supply Chain / Commercial

Position Contract Specialist

Location Karachi

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or Cost Engineering.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in contract management or administration within the mining, engineering, or construction sectors.
  • Extensive experience in the development and execution of EPC, D&C, BOO, and construction-only contracts.
  • Strong familiarity with both head-office and site-based contract administration processes.
  • Proven expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, claims management, and assessment of progress payments and variations.

Requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of contract law, commercial practices, and industry-standard contracting frameworks.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial management skills.
  • Proven ability to draft and interpret complex contract documents.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and contract management systems (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

  • Review scopes of work and contract conditions to prepare accurate and comprehensive tender packages.
  • Coordinate the tendering process, including commercial and technical evaluations with relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct commercial and legal negotiations to ensure contractual terms align with company objectives and mitigate risks.
  • Prepare contract award recommendations and business cases for management approval.
  • Administer post-award contract activities, including managing claims, variations, and extensions of time.
  • Monitor contractor performance and compliance with contractual, insurance, and security requirements.
  • Maintain complete and organized records of all contract-related documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with RDMC policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), legal standards, and internal procedures.
  • Identify and mitigate commercial risks in coordination with project teams and legal advisors.
  • Support resolution of scheduling, performance, and contractual disputes in a timely manner.
  • Review and approve monthly progress claims, prepare payment certificates, and manage contract budgets and forecasts.
  • Track and control contract costs, ensuring alignment between purchase orders, invoices, and contracted scope.
  • Conduct and lead regular progress meetings with contractors and stakeholders, ensuring minutes and actions are documented.
  • Evaluate contractor performance based on defined KPIs and provide input for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure contractors meet agreed timelines, deliverables, and quality standards in line with contract terms.

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