Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships developing mutual trust and understanding
Support the commercial management of the Rail Adjacent works and Advance tunnel works supporting the timely payment of the works progress reporting variations delays and contract management
Support on definition of Allowable Costs assessment of incentive payments verifying eligible cost
Supports teams understanding of the Contract
Liaison with the Independent Certifier on Payment Certification
Support to Control manage and report contractual obligations including contract administration involving Early Warnings and Change Control
Advise on submitted claims and early warnings validity of entitlement quantification and proposed mitigation including assessing and resolving the claims merits
Attending progress meetings recording and reporting regular upstream Client meetings and downstream meetings with Project Team and when necessary its Supply Chain
Budget planning forecasting and cost management
Contributes into the risk and opportunity reporting
Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs
Support aspects of contract administration including payment certification reconciliations cost reporting change management and reporting on progress
Provide substantial input to performance measurement systems Key Result Areas/ KPIs implement long term improvement processes and monitor the results
Draft and review contractual correspondence on all claimrelated matters
Handle negotiations of small to midsize claims to establish acceptable pricing terms and conditions for contracts contract changes and claims with contractors and other service providers as well as coordinate support from other key stakeholders
Interpret contracts and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions and the scope of work
Liaise with stakeholders on team performance and overall deliverable issues
Training and development mentoring of junior staff
Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans through the claims management process
Complete any tasks assigned by manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner
Working Conditions
Officebased
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Claims
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Contract Administration
Relevant experience in infrastructure or rail transit projects with renowned construction or consulting company(s)
Education:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Management Quantity Surveying or relevant field of construction
Licenses OR Certifications:
Holding recognized certifications in specified fields including Engineering Contracts Management Certified Construction Claims Specialist (CCCS) Certified Construction Delay Analyst (CCDA) Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA); Project Management certification PMI (Project Management Institute) or equivalent
Skills and Competencies:
Indepth understanding of prevailing Commercial Management methods
Demonstrated experience and understanding of schedule delay analysis in claims
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Project Management software
Thorough knowledge of contract language claim process and legal requirements of construction contracts across a variety of contract types
Proven capability to review major complex bespoke contracts in the building and civil engineering sectors to identify and communicate risks and mitigation strategies
Effective ability to negotiate terms under contracts
Tailor information for different audiences through presentations reports and other means
Adept in reviewing schedules and understanding delay analysis of claims
Experienced in quantity surveying
Capability to build relationships
Ability to detect capitalize and be sensitive to others strengths
Strong supervision delegation and capacity development
Extensive experience in effectively leading midsized multidiscipline commercial teams
Fundamental skills to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
Keen eye for detail and adept problemsolving abilities
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured disciplined technologydriven environment
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