A well-known international tier 1 contractor is looking for a Commercial & Contracts Manager to join a prestigious railway project in Egypt.

The Commercial & Contracts Manager will be responsible for the support and guidance to Construction Managers, Site Managers and field personnel in Contract matters. Responsible for the adherence to standard work processes and procedures, and other tools for Contract Subcontracts administration. Maintain a working relationship with the Construction Team and Functional Managers.

Your main goals
-Work with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up stakeholders to deliver construction activities in support of the contracts and of the schedule.
-Provide contract administration functional guidance to personnel and other functional groups involved in contract administration.
-Administer the prime contract with the owner.
-Work with Project Controls organisation to monitor and report on prime contract and subcontract costs. Communicate and act upon trends identified with Site Management Team.
-Communicate current contract management issues, information and topics of concern to field personnel through regular Bulletins
-Manage contract changes as required per Company or project contract management plan.
-Develop and maintain standard work processes, procedures, and work process improvement tools for contract administration.

Qualifications:
-Degree in Construction Management, Business, Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
-Experience and courses in contract law, Subcontract formation, administration, claims, cost and scheduling
-Technical and administrative knowledge of all phases of Fixed Price, Unit Price and Cost Reimbursable contract management.
-Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Legal, and Accounting, as well as with contractors.
-Strong organizational and communication skills, professional and proactive approach to mitigation of contract administration challenges and inherent business risks.
-Knowledge of negotiations, accounting or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
-Knowledge and understanding of the project functional groups and company policies, procedures and work practices, as well as associated software systems.
-Experience with and knowledge of Field Supply Chain operations particularly pertaining to Supply Chain operations at temporary operating and jobsite locations, including Construction execution.
-Minimum 10 years' experience in EPC industry and supply chain. Minimum 5 years supervising supply chain personnel in the field. Possesses extensive knowledge of Prime contract and Subcontract management functions and work experience of a progressively responsible nature. Receives direction and guidance from management to ensure the consistent application of standards and procedures on all jobsites. Requests appropriate support when required.

For more information about this position or other international railway project please contact Megan on <email address removed>

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