ACZENTA Contracts engineer (fidic) infrastructure Invia

A leading international construction company specialized in infrastructure is seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor for a new 6 Km. bridge, prefabricated prestressed and reinforced concrete, including railway and tunneling sections.

• Reports to:        Commercial Manager
• Subordinate:     1 Contracts Engineer

Purpose of the position

The contracts engineer shall enruse the management of contracts and claims towards client and subcontractors.

Duties and responsibilities

• to manage the setup of commercial systems and documentation for new managed service contracts from the point of the tender award up to closure of the project
• undertake all contract evaluations and governance aspects, including review, validation, variation of contract, and sign-off of annual renewals
• to liaise with managers in the construction and implementation of appropriate contract documentation to support commercial proposals to customers on behalf of the company
• to manage contract issues and adverse financial trends escalated from the managed services Administration team, investigate variance, and provide solutions for closing gaps to the satisfaction of all parties
• to identify any deviations from agreed commercial policies, contracts and guidelines
• capable of drafting standard contract documents such as non-disclosure agreements, variation of contracts, change control documents, framework schedules, etc.
• capable of negotiating with third parties and customers on any contractual document to get to an agreed position that meets the commercial, compliance, and business needs
• to provide contract management expertise and to assist in the development of sound commercial processes that meet corporate/business areas goals and metrics
• to use contract and finance structures in compliance with business objectives

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in the management of FIDIC Contracts in the construction of infrastructure projects
• full understanding of construction processes of infrastructures like bridges, railway tracks and tunnels, etc.
• excellent English knowledge, both oral and written
• experience in key legal risk areas such as but not limited to contractual liability, insurance requirements, defective performance, and warranty obligations
• understanding of key commercial risks and ability to lead risk review process and assessments