Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with a minimum of 15 years of experience in managing contractual commitments. Strong negotiation, analytical, and detail-oriented skills are essential.
Description
Company Overview:Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.Our Vision and Values:We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:ExcellenceResponsibilityEmpowermentConnectivityCourageContract Administrator oversees contractual agreements, analyze project delays, and provide expert insights to mitigate risks and maintain project schedules. Ensure that the requirements of contract documents are implemented & maintained throughout the contract period; also responsible for the review of contractual claims, to provide contractual advice to project control/cost estimation team in respect of the evaluation of interim and final payments certificate, variations and reporting.Responsibilities:Advises the Project Management on contractual matters and manages the contractual correspondences in accordance with the Prime Contract Terms and Conditions, specifications and drawings including construction change orders.Manages the contractual commitments and performance of the work according to the Client's instructions, Specifications and Drawings, and the Terms and Conditions of the Contract, including construction Change Orders.Assisting clients with the preparation of their Extension of Time (EOT) claims or responding to the Contractor's Extension of Time (EOT) claims.Review and interpret contract documents (Contract conditions, scope of works, drawings), contract time schedule, as-built time schedule and verify actual dates, list of delay events and identify priorities with the Client to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and milestones.Identify and assess project delays by analyzing schedules, progress reports, and relevant documentation, collaborate with project managers and engineers to determine the causes of delays, including unforeseen events, changes in scope, and external factors.Develop strategies to mitigate and manage risks that could impact project timelines and contractual obligations.Prepare delay reports and documentation to support claims or dispute resolution processes and provide expert opinions on delay-related matters during negotiations, mediations, or legal proceedings.Provides high quality advice on all pre-contract contractual matters including procurement and contracting strategy and tactics.Manage contract variations and change orders, documenting and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.Monitors, evaluates and prepares fully supported estimates and claims for alternations/variations to the Contract.Perform any other jobs as may be assigned by the superiors.Requirements:Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in managing the contractual commitments.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.Strong negotiation skillsAnalytical and detail-oriented* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.