Senior Contracts Manager

Job Description : SENIOR CONTRACTS ENGINEER ZIMBABWE Identify key Commercial and Contractual Risks in the Main Contract & in Sub-contracts and arrange creation of mitigation plan in consultation with the Country & Project Heads. Arrange creation and implementation of uniform Model Contract listing down the key Terms and Conditions which must be kept in all Commercial Contracts with Clients and Sub-contractors. Ensure that Systems are in place to capture all Claims/Variations/EOTs, impact analysis, work-done and take it to fruitful conclusion. Ensure all Country & Project Heads are trained on the Commercial, Contractual Risks and the Procedures as a part of risk mitigation. Indemnify the Projects from any liquidated damages which may occur due to noncompliance of Contractual Obligations by timely monitoring and review of work progress. Ensure proper documentation of all matters which have commercial or contractual implications (including financial implications) and establish the processes for its timely capturing. Advise the Management & lead the efforts to realize Companys Claims from Clients through appropriate means of Negotiations, Relationships, Arbitration, etc. Establish Systems & Processes to capture all variations, claims, EOTs and implement the same in all Projects. Implement Commercial Strategies to maximize returns from the Project. Pre-empt / mitigate Commercial risks in Main Contract / Sub-contracts and protect Company interests. Establish and build relationships with Clients and Consultants through periodic meetings to ensure claims and invoices are cleared expeditiously. Assist the Country & Project Heads to frame up replies to the Client letters and those of Contractual nature. Desired Candidate 1. Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. 2. Minimum 12 to 17 years experience in Contracts Department in a construction/contracting firm Experience in the India, African Countries and GCC. 3. Fluent in English (oral and written). 4. Well versed in FIDIC software.

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