Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

About the job Contracts Manager

General Description of Role and Responsibilities :

• Review and familiarize with the suite of contractual documentation and be aware of all associated or referenced literature.
• Review all incoming correspondence for contractual impact, prepare analyses and advise accordingly.
• Prepare contractual correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
• Monitor that the requirements of the contract documents are achieved and ensure that the terms and conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the contract period.
• Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors regarding all contractual matters and contractual obligations; give contractual advice and prepare a contractual analysis of matters arising when required.
• Take the lead in drafting commercial terms for design engineering and / or construction services for approval by the Senior project Manager and the Client.
• Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and minimize patent and latent ambiguities.
• Assist with the administration of ongoing Contracts, including monitoring the Contractors performance and compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Assist with the preparation of Contract changes and the issue of the relevant variation orders. Also, assist the Estimation and Project Control teams with respect to the cost, time and contractual implications of change orders.
• Maintain records of correspondences and changes.
• Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all contractual requirements have been fulfilled and all terms and conditions of the contract have been complied with before final payment to the Contractor is made.
• Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist and advise on all contractual matters arising.
• Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurance guarantees, etc., are in place, maintained, and updated in accordance with the Contract and in compliance with the Client's requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
• Attend Commercial Meetings, record and prepare minutes of meetings.
• Review in detail and familiarize yourself with the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager / supervisor.

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