Contract Manager

Are you looking for a role where your negotiation skills directly translate into cost savings, dispute avoidance, and client confidence? Can you take full ownership of multi-million-dollar contracts and safeguard the bottom line of projects?

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We are looking for a Contract Manager to oversee and execute contract administration for engineering and construction projects, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Manage main contracts and subcontract agreements from initiation through close-out.
• Monitor and expedite contract deliverables, ensuring all parties meet their obligations on schedule.
• Track performance and compliance with contractual terms, flagging and resolving potential issues.
• Maintain commercial and contractual awareness across the project team via regular reporting and workshops.
• Ensure the full auditability of all contract dealings through meticulous record-keeping and documentation.
• Provide ongoing contract feedback, amendments, and clarifications during project execution.
• Oversee warranty and guarantee period management, including claims and dispute support.

• Bachelor's degree or MBA in Business Management, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in EPCI or major engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, model contracts, and pre-contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to administer contracts, manage changes, and lead contractual close-out.
• Skilled in commercial negotiation, claims handling, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail for audit-ready record-keeping.
• Effective communicator, able to align internal stakeholders on contractual matters and risks.