Contracts Manager

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
* Advise the client on the contracting strategy for the project
* Review submitted tenders and prepare tender report
* Administer contract between the contractor and the employer
* Make recommendations on the mitigation of risks identified in contract terms and conditions
* Develop and maintain contract commercial management procedures
* Administer all contractual correspondence between client and contractor
* Review Contractor's claims submissions, including EOT, and prepare Engineer's determination/decision
* Develop and manage change control procedures and raise necessary internal approvals for instructions and variations
* Administer monthly payment certification of the contractor
* Mentor and develop the skills of junior team members
Qualifications:
Qualification
* Must have a degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying with ‎15+ years ' experience with the last ‎3 to ‎5 years in a similar position
* Must be Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS), a post-graduate degree in construction law is desirable
* Experience in drafting contractual responses and Engineer's determination
* Good knowledge of FIDIC Red book and Yellow book contracts
* Experience in handling EOT claims and final account settlement
* FCIArb /MCIArb is an advantage
Overview:
Since ‎1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly
technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing,
healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-‎12 and higher education. As a global team
of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight
with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency,
sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain's Cool Place to Work, and a
Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for
itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are
championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We
provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that
benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure,
coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and
mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes
undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over ‎90%
success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world.
Ghafari's global reach creates an environment where individuals can build
professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge
facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer
and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with
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and personnel practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion,
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Working Options: Hybrid, In Office, On-Site