Contract Administrator

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Not Applicable/None

Job Description

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Contract Administrator

Doha, Qatar

Duties And Responsibilities

• The Contract Administrator is responsible for overseeing the contractual administration of specific contracts.
• Check and report on contractor and associated parties’ compliance with the contract and progress of works.
• Coordination with site team to ascertain contractual and practical measures to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Advise on specific requirements of the contract and performance in accordance therewith.
• Participates as a member of the negotiating team, assuming responsibility for explaining positions and resolving matters of a business nature related to the proposed contract.
• Prepares letters to client requesting approvals and interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the contract.
• Identifies contractual problems and takes appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client.

Experience And Qualifications

• BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Should be a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
• At least 12 years overall post graduate experience with 5 years prime contracts administration (including claims and disputes), preferably in the gulf/middle east.
• Should have experience in the similar capacity with PMCM or consultancy firms supporting for Infrastructure/Landscape Projects.
• Must be MME/UPDA Registered
• Working knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime design/build and construction contracts.
• Post-award contract administration. Working knowledge of FIDIC and familiar with other international forms of contract related to design/build, consultancy and construction contracts.
• Construction contract administration, understanding of terms and conditions, legal issues, ability to interpret and understand contracts.
• English language proficiency. Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of PC software typically associated with contracts administration.
• Organized, effective problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Experience of administering multiple contracts at any one time.
• Interpreting contracts and dealing with variations, conflicts, claims, disputes, and other contractual issues.
• Ability to multi-task and able to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a specialist consultant team.
• Meticulous and positive work attitude.
  

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