Contract Manager (Urban Development)

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Review administer and manage construction contracts subcontracts and related project documentation.
• Monitor contractual compliance and provide guidance on contractual obligations rights risks and entitlements.
• Ensure project teams adhere to contract conditions procedures and governance requirements.
• Maintain contract registers records correspondence and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Claims Variations & Dispute Management

• Manage variation orders change management processes and contractual claims.
• Prepare assess and negotiate Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues.
• Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project exposure.

Commercial Management

• Collaborate with project and commercial teams to ensure timely payment certifications valuations and invoicing.
• Support cost control initiatives and monitor commercial performance to protect project profitability.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to support project delivery and informed decision-making.
• Assist in forecasting reporting and managing project commercial outcomes.

Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Management

• Support contract negotiations with clients consultants contractors and suppliers.
• Act as a key point of contact for contractual matters across project stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions and negotiations to achieve commercially favourable outcomes while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Provide clear contractual guidance to project teams and management.

Risk Management & Governance

• Conduct contract reviews and risk assessments to identify potential commercial and contractual issues.
• Recommend strategies to manage contractual risks and improve project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies contractual obligations and industry best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management processes and procedures.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Civil Engineering Commercial Management Law or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in contract administration commercial management quantity surveying or construction project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts such as PAM FIDIC PWD NEC or other industry-recognized forms of contract.
• Demonstrated experience managing:
  • Variations and change orders
  • Extension of Time (EOT) claims
  • Payment certifications
  • Contract negotiations
  • Contractual claims and dispute resolution
• Excellent understanding of contract administration risk assessment and commercial management practices.
• Experience working on building infrastructure industrial or large-scale construction projects is highly advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with commercial management systems ERP platforms or project controls software is an added advantage.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time