Contracts Manager

The Project/Contracts Manager will provide essential support to the Project Director in overseeing a large-scale transformation project through a strong background in contract management and project controls to ensure that all project activities, from design to construction, are executed in strict accordance with contractual terms and project objectives.

The Project/Contracts Manager will be instrumental in managing project documentation, tracking progress against schedules, and facilitating communication among all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check and evaluate contractors’ and suppliers’ rates.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Advise on potential high rates in contractors’ bids.
• Validate cost estimates, including materials, labor, equipment, and sub-contractor costs.
• Support in the financial and economical assessment of received proposals through benchmarking or analytical evaluation, including preparation of comparison reports.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and contracts to assist in developing budgets.
• Support in assessing the overall project budget and cost plan based on available information.
• Support in the implementation and management of cost control procedures, including tracking commitments, expenditures, and forecasts (Cost Flow).
• Coordinate the change management process and assist in cost assessments for proposed variations, particularly those arising from unforeseen site conditions.
• Review consultants’ payment applications, ensuring alignment with project progress and contractual terms.
• Assist in the financial close-out and handover of the project.