The Role
Managing a team of 5-6 QSs and reporting to the head of the QS dept. the company has an immediate requirement for a senior contracts administrator to join their team in Kuwait. The overall role is to monitor all contracts on the project, ensuring that all parties involved in construction projects are aware of and adhere to their contractual rights and obligations.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and standards, applicable laws and regulations
Attend tender openings and assist in recommending potential tender lists based on client requirements
Liaise with the HoS on the development of project cost plans in order to provide clients with an estimate of construction costs (as and when required)
Execute contracts for main contractors and sub contractors; amend standard contracts (e.g. FIDIC) to ensure that all contractual clauses reflect objectivity, transparency, and fairness in the contractual rights and obligations of all parties involved in construction projects
Advise various parties on their contractual rights and obligations
Monitor the performance of contracts at all times; ensure that main contract and sub-contract agreements are being executed in compliance with contract documents
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with contractors where necessary; assist in resolving any issues raised by contractors (e.g. time extensions, additional costs etc); make recommendations to the Head of Supervision as appropriate
Review and prepare all incoming/outgoing correspondence on contractual matters
Assist the Head of Supervision in the identification of project related risks (e.g. health & safety, commercial risks, reputational risks etc.); contribute to the development of measures to mitigate potential risks
Establish a system for maintaining the project risk register, ensuring that this system is adhered to throughout the section across project implementation
Assist Quantity Surveyors in preparing progress reports and in verifying costs in order to finalize monthly payment certificates
Attend meetings (e.g. progress meetings, coordination and specially called meetings etc.) as and when required
Ensure that effective Minutes of Meetings are maintained in order to document discussions raised at meetings
Contribute to managing the health and safety of all on-site personnel (e.g. architects, engineers, construction workers etc.) by reporting any observed safety violations to the Resident Engineer/Head of Supervision and/or Safety Inspector (if available)
Provide assistance, advice, and support to the Resident Engineer/Head of Supervision as and when required
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering
Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
15-20 years experience in Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration
Knowledge of international and local construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC)
Understanding on construction techniques and methodology
Financial control skills
Send resume to soor@jobs-n-jobs.com
Managing a team of 5-6 QSs and reporting to the head of the QS dept. the company has an immediate requirement for a senior contracts administrator to join their team in Kuwait. The overall role is to monitor all contracts on the project, ensuring that all parties involved in construction projects are aware of and adhere to their contractual rights and obligations.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and standards, applicable laws and regulations
Attend tender openings and assist in recommending potential tender lists based on client requirements
Liaise with the HoS on the development of project cost plans in order to provide clients with an estimate of construction costs (as and when required)
Execute contracts for main contractors and sub contractors; amend standard contracts (e.g. FIDIC) to ensure that all contractual clauses reflect objectivity, transparency, and fairness in the contractual rights and obligations of all parties involved in construction projects
Advise various parties on their contractual rights and obligations
Monitor the performance of contracts at all times; ensure that main contract and sub-contract agreements are being executed in compliance with contract documents
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with contractors where necessary; assist in resolving any issues raised by contractors (e.g. time extensions, additional costs etc); make recommendations to the Head of Supervision as appropriate
Review and prepare all incoming/outgoing correspondence on contractual matters
Assist the Head of Supervision in the identification of project related risks (e.g. health & safety, commercial risks, reputational risks etc.); contribute to the development of measures to mitigate potential risks
Establish a system for maintaining the project risk register, ensuring that this system is adhered to throughout the section across project implementation
Assist Quantity Surveyors in preparing progress reports and in verifying costs in order to finalize monthly payment certificates
Attend meetings (e.g. progress meetings, coordination and specially called meetings etc.) as and when required
Ensure that effective Minutes of Meetings are maintained in order to document discussions raised at meetings
Contribute to managing the health and safety of all on-site personnel (e.g. architects, engineers, construction workers etc.) by reporting any observed safety violations to the Resident Engineer/Head of Supervision and/or Safety Inspector (if available)
Provide assistance, advice, and support to the Resident Engineer/Head of Supervision as and when required
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering
Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
15-20 years experience in Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration
Knowledge of international and local construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC)
Understanding on construction techniques and methodology
Financial control skills
Send resume to soor@jobs-n-jobs.com
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