Contract Manager

· Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Contract Manager • Preparing tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business • Developing and presenting project proposals • Meeting with clients to find out their requirements • Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales • Discussing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the terms of business contracts • Ensures that contracts are in line with corporate goals and objectives. • Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients • Coordinate closely with project team to ensure deadlines & adhere to approving budget. • Dealing with any unexpected costs • Attending site meetings to monitor progress • Acting as the main point of contact for clients, site and project managers • Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities • Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards • Liaising with technical and financial staff, sub-contractors, legal teams and the client’s own representatives • Lead and manage a team of QSs and render full support to Project Managers. • Continually review terms and conditions in the project contracts and highlight any potential exposure to risks and recommend appropriate solutions. • Resolve contractual issues and ensure that all legal implications are properly reviewed and managed. • Prepare and call for quotations, including analysing and evaluating the costing of tender, • Prepares reports on the status of contracts for management. • negotiation, and award of subcontracts for projects. • Ensure timely award of subcontractors and suppliers. • Assist in preparing cost budget, prepare cash-flow for projects, track changes in design/ construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly. • Responsible for coordinating every aspect of the project from reviewing and approving contract terms. • Communicate with technical team to ensure that quotations are complied with specifications and method of construction. • Preparation of extension of time (EOT) and cost claims. • Certify contract administration for variations for both subcontract and main contract works. • Assess and submit monthly progress claim and recommend subcontractors’ monthly progressive payment. • Finalise subcontract and main contract final account. • Conduct postmortem after each end of project to analyse & identify areas of improvement in terms of cost, communications and productivity. • Attendance of site/technical meetings/site viewing. • Trains and supervises other contract professionals. • Maintains a computer database for the company’s contract management system. • Working on-site and in an office. • Perform any ad-hoc duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Possesses a working knowledge of company policies and procedures. • Has knowledge of international contract law and mergers and acquisitionsregulations. • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. • Possesses excellent persuasion, negotiation and judgment skills. • Displays exceptional management skills. • Has working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications. • Demonstrates superior presentation skills. • Possesses strong leadership skills. • Has excellent technological knowledge and abilities. • Exhibits exceptional mathematical abilities • Possesses extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations andcodes. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in business • Degree or Diploma in Building/ Quantity Surveying. • Master’s degree in business administration. • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)designation through theNational Contract Management Association. • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation through theNational Contract Management Association. • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) designation through the NationalContract Management Association. • Min 5 years’ experience • Well-versed in both Contracts Administration and Tenders • Experience in contract preparation and management. • Possess good negotiation and coordination skills • Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with people from all levels. • Meticulous, analytical with excellent problem solving skills, proactive, good teamplayer and able to meet tight deadlines • Able to work independently with minimum supervision