Senior Contract Engineer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Contract Engineer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the contractual aspects of projects from initiation through to closeout. This includes advising the project management team on contractual matters, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and partners, and ensuring all contractual requirements are met throughout the project's lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Provide contractual advice to the project management team to support informed decision-making.
• Review, analyze, and coordinate contractual correspondences with subcontractors, clients, and consortium partners.
• Evaluate, verify, and respond to contractual claims from subcontractors, including the preparation and updating of claims logs.
• Conduct and manage meetings with subcontractors to discuss, negotiate, and finalize variations in coordination with the project management team.
• Oversee subcontract and main contract closeout procedures, ensuring all necessary coordination until the issuance of the TOAC and FAC.
• Manage early start activities for both subcontracts and main contracts, including the issuance and review of Letters of Guarantee (LGs), insurance policies, and all contractual deliverables.
• Serve as the liaison between clients, partners, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure smooth communication and efficient issue resolution.
• Provide recommendations and share lessons learned to improve the contract administration and contract formation processes.
• Monitor and report on the overall contractual status of the project.
• Review and ensure timely updates of all contract administration logs and project contract reports, including areas of concern, variation orders (VO) status, claims status, etc.
• Initiate claims and counterclaims, identify claim events, prepare claim statements and notices, and ensure proper contemporary records are maintained.
• Prepare, notify, and substantiate variations, ensuring all necessary internal and external communications are handled.
• Review contractual documents during the tendering phase, conduct risk assessments, provide pricing considerations, and handle deviations and contractual clarifications, negotiating these with clients.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Min 5 years of experience in contract, specifically in the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms, conditions, and legal obligations.
• Experience with subcontract and main contract management, including variations, claims, and closeout procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

About EDECS:

EDECS is a leading organization with 30 years of experience in marine constructions, infrastructure, earthworks, and transportation projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, employing more than 2,000 employees. The organization provides innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of projects, delivering excellence and meeting the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.

The organization has a strong presence in logistics projects, including high-speed and light-speed railways, railway stations, and commercial and administrative buildings. The organization also has extensive experience in earthworks, water irrigation, and yacht marinas. EDECS is a trusted partner for employers seeking to make a positive impact on the communities they serve.