Contracts Manager

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! 

 

Role Purpose: 

 

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contracts Manager to join our PDS team in Egypt. This role will be responsible for the administration of running contracts of a mixed-used development. The Contracts Manager will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in driving successful project delivery.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·       Advising on contract administration to the project and cost management delivery teams; 

·       Managing and advising on the contractual obligations of project parties; 

·       Analyze and prepare assessments for potential claims; 

·       Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the project plans; 

·       Preparation of claim responses and variation orders;  

·       Negotiation of claims with project parties; 

·       Provide advice regarding interpretation of contract terms and conditions;  

·       Prepare contractual notices as appropriate; 

·       Prepare contract analysis reports highlighting concerns and risks to be considered;

·       Preparing responses to all contractual correspondences.

·       Maintaining records of all contracts.

·       Draft and issue variation instruction and/or orders.

·       Review the contractual merit of change requests, and/or contractors notices of changes.

·       Review contractors claims in terms of legitimacy and contractual compliance.

·       Draft contract's amendments, as requested.

·       Ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations and proactively identifying events where the client's rights need to be safeguarded.

·       Manage, with the support of all Project Team members, the effective communication to all functions of their duties and responsibilities in the execution of cost & schedule.

·       Lead and coach team members when needed to improve their performance and ensure they carry out their responsibilities as intended.

Previous experience may include, but not be limited to;

·       5:10 years of relevant experience in Contracts Administration

·       Good command and knowledge of standard forms of contracts.

·       Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Architectural or Construction Management is required.

·       Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.

·       PMC experience will be highly advantageous.

Skills to include:

·       Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·       Ability to Coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders and able to build relationships.

·       Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

 

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We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today! 

Apply quoting reference [JOB NUMBER] at jll.com/careers. 

Location:

On-site –Cairo, EGY

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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