Contract Administrator

About the job Contract Administrator

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the contract period.
• Assist in reviewing contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
• Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.
• Talking the lead in drafting commercial terms for design engineering and/or construction services for approval by the Project Director and the Client.
• Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities
• Assist with administration of ongoing Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
• Facilitate the preparation of Contract change and prepare the relevant variation orders
• Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with before final payment to the Contractor.
• Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained
• Assist in all contractual matters.
• Assist in the review of Contractors claims according to the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensure the Clients interests are protected.
• Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances guarantees, etc., are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and in compliance with the Clients requirements.
• Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Engineers Instructions Variation Orders and Claim Logs.
• Attends Commercial Meetings and records minutes of meetings.
• Familiarise himself with the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 12 years experience in procurement and process well regarded
• Membership to RICS, CIOB or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract, particularly design & build.
• Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry, including claim management.
• Experience working on High-rise buildings projects is a must
• Great leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.