Projects Contracts Manager

Role Summary: The Projects Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of a project's contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and close-out. His / Her primary goal is to ensure all contractual obligations are met, minimize risk, and align contractual activities with project goals, budget, and timelines.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contract Development and Negotiation: Draft, review, evaluate, and negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all parties adhere to the contractual terms, legal standards, and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Identify potential contractual risks, develop and implement mitigation strategies, and monitor performance and risk factors.
• Change and Variation Management: Review and process change orders or variations to the contract, ensuring they are documented, justified, and approved according to established procedures.
• Financial Management: Collaborate with finance and project managers to monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow, and ensure all invoicing and payment applications are accurate and timely.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date contractual records and documentation, creating an audit trail for all contract-related correspondence and decisions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters, liaising between clients, internal teams (legal, finance, engineering), and third parties to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve any contract disputes or breaches, coordinating with legal counsel if necessary to protect the company's interests and maintain business relationships.
• Operational Efficiency: Utilize digital tools and platforms, to streamline workflows, making the contract process more efficient and less time-consuming.
• Strategic Alignment: Develop and implement procedures and policies, ensuring that all contracts align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Contracts Manager - CPCM, PMP) are preferred.
• Significant experience in contract management, preferably within the relevant industry (metallurgy, iron and steel manufacturing, steel tubes manufacturing, heat treatments, finishing lines for steel tubes etc.), and a proven track record of negotiating and managing complex contracts.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of contract law and standard contract forms (e.g., EPC contracts).
• Proficiency in contract management software and standard MS Office tools.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.