contract project manager

Gargash Group

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 JOB OVERVIEW:
 
 
 
 
 
 The Contract Manager responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the contract lifecycle within the construction and development industry. This job works closely with project managers, legal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective contract administration, compliance, and risk management.
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Review, analyse, and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
 
 
 &bull; Manage contract documentation, including preparation, execution, amendments, and extensions.
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with legal teams to ensure contracts are in alignment with company policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and related documentation.
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and other stakeholders to negotiate favourable contract terms, pricing, and deliverables.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct thorough reviews of proposed contracts, identifying potential risks, discrepancies, and areas requiring clarification or amendment.
 
 
 &bull; Provide guidance and support in contract negotiations, ensuring that agreements meet project objectives while minimising risks.
 
 
 &bull; Monitor and track contract deliverables, milestones, and obligations to ensure timely execution and compliance.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate with project teams to address any contract-related issues or disputes.
 
 
 &bull; Assess vendor performance and adherence to contract terms, conducting regular performance evaluations and taking appropriate actions as needed.
 
 
 &bull; Identify potential risks and liabilities associated with contracts and propose strategies to mitigate them.
 
 
 &bull; Develop and implement risk mitigation plans and strategies to protect the company's interests.
 
 
 &bull; Stay updated on industry best practices, legal developments, and regulatory requirements related to contracts in the construction and development sector.
 
 
 &bull; Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in the contract process.
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with project managers, legal teams, procurement, and finance departments to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the contract lifecycle.
 
 
 &bull; Act as a primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries and provide guidance to stakeholders on contractual matters.
 
 
 &bull; Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.
 
 
 &bull; Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business.
 
 
 
 
 
 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
 
 
 
 WORK EXPERIENCE:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in related role.
 
 
 &bull; Proven experience as a Contract Manager or in a similar role within the construction and development industry.
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Minimum Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related field.
 
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Contract Manager

Abunayyan Holding

<div>
 
 Abunayyan Holding Company is seeking an experienced
 
 Contract Manager
 
 to lead contract administration, commercial compliance, and risk management across multiple projects. The role plays a critical part in safeguarding contractual interests, supporting negotiations, and ensuring contracts are executed in full alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Manage the full contract lifecycle from pre-award through post-award stages across assigned projects.
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 Review, interpret, and administer contract terms, conditions, specifications, and scope of work.
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 Support tender evaluations, subcontractor assessments, and contract drafting processes.
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 Handle contractual correspondence, variations, change orders, extensions of time, and claims.
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 Ensure contractual obligations, deliverables, and milestones are met by internal teams and subcontractors.
 </li>
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 Identify contractual and commercial risks and advise project teams on mitigation strategies.
 </li>
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 Prepare and review contractual, commercial, and claims reports for senior management.
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 Collaborate closely with legal, finance, procurement, and project management teams to ensure compliance.
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 Maintain accurate and well-organized contract records, agreements, notices, and commercial documentation.
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 Lead or support negotiations with clients, consultants, and subcontractors as required.
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 Assist in dispute resolution processes and support claims preparation and defense.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline.
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 Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a Contract Manager or senior contracts/commercial role within construction or infrastructure projects.
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 Strong knowledge of standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC or similar) and contractual procedures.
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 Solid understanding of claims management, variations, and commercial controls.
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 Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
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 Strong ability to interpret legal, technical, and commercial documents.
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 High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
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 Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Confidential

<div>
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Contracts Manager
 
 to lead and oversee all contractual, commercial, and claims-related activities across the organization. This role is responsible for establishing contract management standards, providing strategic guidance to project teams, and ensuring consistent contractual compliance and risk control across all projects. The successful candidate will manage contracts teams at head office and project level, support senior management in commercial decision-making, and safeguard the company&rsquo;s contractual and financial interests.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Lead and manage all contract management activities across the company from head office.
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 Establish, implement, and continuously improve contract administration procedures, policies, and best practices.
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 Oversee contracts from pre-award through post-award, ensuring consistency and compliance across all projects.
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 Review, interpret, and advise on contract terms, conditions, scope of work, and commercial risks.
 </li>
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 Provide strategic support during tendering, contract negotiations, and subcontractor appointments.
 </li>
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 Supervise and guide contracts, commercial, and claims teams across multiple projects.
 </li>
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 Monitor and manage contractual correspondence, variations, extensions of time, claims, and change orders.
 </li>
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 Ensure contractual obligations, deliverables, and milestones are fulfilled by internal teams and external parties.
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 Identify contractual and commercial risks and proactively advise mitigation strategies to senior management.
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 Lead high-level negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
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 Support dispute resolution, claims strategy, and defense in coordination with legal advisors.
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 Prepare consolidated contractual, commercial, and risk reports for executive management.
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 Coordinate closely with legal, finance, procurement, and operations to ensure full contractual compliance.
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 Maintain oversight of contract documentation systems, records, notices, and commercial controls.
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 Act as the primary contractual authority and escalation point for complex commercial matters.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline.
 </li>
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 Extensive experience in a senior Contracts Manager or Commercial Manager role within construction or infrastructure environments.
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 Strong command of standard forms of contract (FIDIC or similar) and contract administration procedures.
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 Demonstrated leadership experience managing contracts or commercial teams.
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 Proven expertise in claims management, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution.
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 Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Strong analytical ability with a high level of commercial awareness.
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 Ability to interpret complex legal and technical documentation.
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 Highly organized with strong reporting, documentation, and governance capabilities.
 </li>
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 Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at a corporate level.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Fast Track Jobs

Position : Contract ManagerEducation: B.E/Diploma (Civil)Work Experience: Min 7-15 years in high-rise buildings in Contractor FirmJob Location: MumbaiSalary: 10-20%+ on your Current CTC (as per experience &amp; industry standards )The Contract Manager is responsible for managing, administering, and overseeing all contracts related to civil construction projects. This role ensures contractual compliance, cost control, risk mitigation, and smooth coordination between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.Key Responsibilities1)Contract Administration* Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize civil construction contracts and subcontracts* Ensure contracts comply with legal, commercial, and company policies* Maintain contract documentation, correspondence, and records2)Project &amp; Commercial Management* Monitor contract performance, timelines, and deliverables* Manage variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), and change orders* Evaluate and certify subcontractor bills and client RA bills* Coordinate with Quantity Surveying, Planning, and Site teams3) Cost Control &amp; Claims* Identify contractual risks and opportunities* Prepare, submit, and defend claims and counterclaims* Monitor cost impact of scope changes and delays* Assist in dispute resolution, arbitration, or negotiations4)Compliance &amp; Risk Management* Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and statutory requirements* Identify contract-related risks and recommend mitigation measures* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental clauses5)Coordination &amp; Communication* Act as the main contractual interface with clients, consultants, and vendors* Support tendering and bidding by reviewing contract conditions* Provide contractual guidance to project managers and site engineersWorking Days : Monday to SaturdayFor Interview share your Resume on Avinash.FastTrackJobs@gmail.comRegardsAvinash Ghadshi7021780764Job Type: PermanentPay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Contracts Manager

Saipem

<div>
 
 Saipem
 
 is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is &ldquo;One Company&rdquo; organized into business lines:
 
 Asset Based Services
 
 ,
 
 Drilling
 
 ,
 
 Energy Carriers
 
 ,
 
 Offshore Wind
 
 ,
 
 Sustainable Infrastructures
 
 ,
 
 Robotics &amp; Industrialized Solutions
 
 . Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company&rsquo;s purpose is &ldquo;
 
 Engineering for a sustainable future
 
 &rdquo;. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than
 
 50 countries
 
 around the world and employs about
 
 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities
 
 
 
 
 Purpose of the position:
 
 Contract Manager
 
 
 
 Roles And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Custodian of the Contract
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 Administration of the contract ensuring that project is performed in line with contractual obligations
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 Tracking client, subcontractors, vendors obligations
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 Monitor contract risks of critical work packages (subcontractors, vendors) and propose remedial actions
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 Manage the change process on the project, including change orders, claims, back charges, penalties, etc.
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 Liaising with project team, coordinate Contract Review, participate to meetings
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 Administration of all contractual correspondence between Client and Contractor and between joint venture/consortium partners.
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 Check consistency between records, reports and correspondence, verify supporting documentation for invoicing and monitor that payments received are in line with the contractual terms
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 Maintaining necessary liaison with other competent Saipem functions, in particular with Financial Administration, Insurance, Procurement and Risk referents
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 Ensure all Project Certificates are duly issued by clients (e.g. Milestone Completion Certificates, Mechanical Completion, Handover Certificate, Provisional Acceptance Certificate)
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 Assisting to the Project Manager in the management of the legal \ contractual aspects of JV \ consortium agreements
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 Responsible for the Project Change Order as well as Claims Management Process
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 Provision of a para-legal assistance to the Project Team and coordination with the Legal and Contracts Departments for any legal/contractual issues
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 Ensuring that required insurance coverage is timely put in place and that required insured certificates are provided
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 Preliminary check of sub-contracting plan and assisting to procurement department of transferring Main contract provisions and risks to Subcontractors
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 Assisting in handling of contract related correspondence, advising and supporting for the management of claims with subcontractors.
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 Collecting files and register of all Bonds and Guarantees ensuring that such bonds and guarantees are issued, amended and returned / discharged.
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 Prepare reporting for project, company and corporate
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills / Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 8+ years&rsquo; of relevant work experience on EPC projects, preferably in Offshore Oil and Gas construction industry
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 Educational Specialization: Bachelor Degree preferably in Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Economical or similar
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 Good communication and problem-solving skills
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 Excellent command of English both verbal and written
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 We support your development!
 
 Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
 
 
 
 We embrace diversity!
 
 At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
 
 
 
 Safety and Sustainability matter to us!
 
 Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
 
 
 
 Find out more on our career page
 
 
 here
 
 
 
 
 One
 
 vision,
 
 many
 
 paths,
 
 limitless
 
 possibilities.
 
 
 PRIVACY POLICY
 
 
 In accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Data Protection Regulations 2021. (&ldquo;GDPR&rdquo;). All interested candidates (L. 903/03) are invited to consult the privacy policy (art 13, 14, D.Lgs 196/03 and art 13 GDPR 679/16).
 
 
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<div>
 
 
 Role Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To manage and administer project contracts within the Manufacturing (MFG) business line, ensuring alignment with company objectives, effective risk mitigation, and compliance with commercial, legal, and contractual standards. The role supports project success through proactive contract management, variation control, and dispute resolution across all project phases.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Participate in the
 
 review, drafting, and negotiation
 
 of new contracts within the MFG business line, ensuring alignment with company strategies and legal/commercial requirements.
 </li>
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 Collaborate closely with the
 
 MFG Contract Manager
 
 to oversee legacy and ongoing projects, providing input that supports schedule adherence, cost control, and project delivery performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Monitor and manage
 
 contract execution to ensure all terms, conditions, and deliverables are fulfilled. Identify risks or deviations early and implement mitigation measures.
 </li>
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 Serve as a
 
 key advisor
 
 to Project Managers on contractual matters, supporting effective decision-making and administration throughout the project lifecycle.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Prepare, evaluate, and issue Variation Orders
 
 (VOs) in response to scope changes or client requests, ensuring proper documentation, justification, and compliance with contractual obligations.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Draft and prepare claims
 
 and dispute documentation related to clients, subcontractors, or suppliers. Conduct thorough analysis of contract terms, project records, and correspondence to support claim validity.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Lead claim resolution
 
 and manage disputes concerning delays, cost overruns, or scope variations. Ensure timely submission, negotiation, and settlement in accordance with company policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise with
 
 internal stakeholders
 
 (Legal, Finance, Operations) and
 
 external parties
 
 (clients, proponents) to align contractual strategies and resolve disputes efficiently.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the
 
 Legal Team
 
 to develop and execute negotiation strategies for dispute settlements, ensuring outcomes that are commercially favorable and legally compliant. Represent the company in negotiations when required.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering essential, certifications in Contracts or Legal is a plus.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 10&ndash;12 years of proven experience
 
 in contract management within Saudi Arabia or the Gulf region, preferably in manufacturing or industrial projects.
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 Strong expertise in contract administration, drafting, and negotiation, including variation and claim management.
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 In-depth understanding of
 
 FIDIC
 
 , EPCM frameworks, and commercial contract principles.
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 Demonstrated experience managing disputes, claims, and contractual correspondence with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
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 Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
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 Proficiency in English (both written and verbal); Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Certifications in
 
 Contracts Management, FIDIC, or Legal Studies
 
 are a strong plus.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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GE Vernova

<div><div><div>The Lead Contract Manager, an experienced contract expert, reporting to Region Contract Management Leader, is responsible for supporting project teams on contractual &amp; commercial matters relating to the negotiation, administration, and performance of projects and various contractual relationships thereto including towards customers, consortium partners, suppliers and subcontractors.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description</h1>
Roles and Responsibilities &ndash; Pre-award phase<ul><li>
Reviewing and redlining customer tender documents, sub-contracts, consortium agreements, pre-bid agreements etc with focus on scope, payment process, change order/variation order process, claim management, bonds, insurance, extension of time provisions etc.</li><li>
Working with tender/commercial teams to implement risk control &amp; mitigation through structured exchange of return of experience</li><li>
Providing support in T&amp;C negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.</li></ul>
Roles and Responsibilities &ndash; Post-award phase<ul><li>
Responsible for management and administration of all project contractual activities from handover to execution team and until all contractual obligations are complete and all contractual issues, whether facing customer or supplier/subcontractor, are resolved.</li><li>
Implementation of mandated contract management process.</li></ul><ul><li>
Identify GE as well as customer/consortium and other third-party obligations and develop and implement the project commercial execution plan, including project claim strategy.</li><li>
Ensuring regular review of risks and events and maintaining contemporary records in collaboration with project team/other functions for on time issuance of notifications and correspondence to preserve GE rights and remedies.</li><li>
Managing change orders and variations as well as making claims facing customer, partners, suppliers and subcontractors and defense of claims made against GE.</li><li>
Managing project insurance policies as per GE procedure. Compilation of data and evidences in support of notification, submission &amp; settlement of insurance claims.</li><li>
Providing advice on contract interpretation and for negotiation of claim settlements with customer, partners, suppliers and subcontractors.</li><li>
Providing support as required to legal teams for Alternate Dispute Resolution / Formal Dispute Resolution &amp; Litigation proceedings.</li><li>
Periodically share best practices and lessons learnt with project and functional teams.</li><li>
Any other commercial/contractual task as may be requested management.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
This role requires atleast 10 Yrs of experience in Contract Management alongside understanding of turnkey EPC projects.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Business Administration from an accredited university or college is required.</li><li>
Formal legal/contract management training would be an advantage.</li><li>
Understanding of technical, commercial and legal principles in contract management.</li><li>
Ability to perform as an individual contributor or collaboratively in a team, with proven interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Fluency in spoken and written English</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Problem solving, analytical skills and ability to address multiple competing deadlines in a strong matrix organisation.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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