Senior Contract Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer all contract documents from the tender process through to contract closeout including variations and issue resolution for design, construction, and other project related contracts.
• Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the project duration.
• Lead the review and assessment of claims, disputes and variations.
• Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.
• Assist in the drafting of commercial terms for design, engineering and/or construction services
• Prepare the contractual (front end) portion of the contract documents (while cursory reviewing the technical portion) to ensure congruity and to minimize patent ambiguities in the front end documents.
• Administration of on-going Contracts.
• Investigate contractual problems and recommend corrective action in accordance with the Contract.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters
• Prepare Contract variations.
• Administer contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractors.
• Ensures that all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract.
• Prepare for review Recommendations for Release of Retention and Bonds.
• Participate in the preparation of the contractual portion of the monthly Progress Reports.
• Prepare and maintain logs for Variations and Claims.
• Attend Commercial/Contracts Meetings and record minutes of meetings.
• Lead any tendering process, whether for construction or consultancy services, until award.
• Negotiate contracts until agreement is reached and signature takes place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in contract management within engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience in large-scale projects, including residential, mixed-use and real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, EPC, and other international contract standards.
• Extensive experience in contract management, ideally within real estate, engineering sectors.
• Strong background in project management, contract law, and business operations.
• Familiarity with local and international laws governing construction and consultancy contracts.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, PMP, or CCM are a plus