Contract Manager

We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract administration and commercial management across our construction projects. This role is essential in ensuring that all contractual, financial, and legal elements are effectively managed, while promoting cost efficiency and adherence to industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments to secure favorable terms and protect company interests.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors to achieve favorable terms.
• Resolve contractual and commercial disputes to minimize project risks and financial exposure.
• Administer variations, additions, omissions, back-charges, and collections to maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage a team of QS to produce project claims, indemnity warranties, budget accounting, tracking, and management reporting.
• Assist in the tendering process by verifying accurate inclusion of costing to support competitive bids.
• Identify and assess contract-related risks to mitigate potential impacts on projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building Construction / Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in QS or contracts administration within the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a main contractor role preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and have good knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is an added advantage.
• Meticulous and analytical and possess excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.