Contract Specialist

POSITION: Contracts Specialist
Job description
This position shall provide the quantum related to claims received for Project(s)
within the Programme
Skills and Competencies :
Minimum 10 years of post graduate experience
Experience in major infrastructure projects or programs. Preference is given for roads, aviation, structures or rail experience
Experience in contract formation and administration
Sound knowledge of different contract forms, e.g. FIDIC
Commercial claims and advisory services
Strong post contract administration experience
Main Responsibilities :
Support the Senior Contracts Specialists in delivery of their requirements
Responsible for reviewing and recommending on quantum on complex change requests and claims
To assist with programme analysis & tracking
Ensure management costs reports are properly prepared that accurately reflect the actual and budget position of projects
Ensure maintenance of the project work breakdown structure, budget and integrated cost report and cash flow
Analysing and reporting on consultants and contractors cost reports, cash flows and monthly and weekly reports
To review and recommend payment
To evaluate Contractor’s extension of time requests and preparing
recommendations to the management
To review and comment on bids and contract award recommendation reports
To effectively monitor and analyse the project cost, identify trends and recommend corrective actions
To identify, develop, and improve procedures and systems for the section, department, and Ashghal
To provide reports to the Program Delivery Leader and senior management within Ashghal pertaining to construction aspects of projects and the program
Responsible for assisting with delay / disruption analysis impact on complex change requests and claims and where necessary prepare quantum
Work with project teams to establish the correct information in response to claims
Review delay and disruption analysis in response to claims
Prepare claim and counter- claim register including “cause and effect” of all events in claims logs
Provide assistance and advice in the management of claims and disputes
Prepare progress and recommendation reports as required Profile
Qualifications & Criteria :
Mandatory requirements
University degree from a recognised University in an appropriate field such as Project Management, Commercial Management or Construction Management or equivalent
Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
Driver’s Licence
Desirable requirements :
Professionally qualified in MRICS or equivalent is preferable
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Arabic language skills
Experience of working in Qatar or the Gulf region
Position location
Job location
Middle-East/North Africa, Qatar
City
Doha
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
4-Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science / CIVIL ENGINEER DEGREE
Minimum level of experience required
Over 10 years