Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities

- Contract Review & Compliance:
- Review contract terms and conditions to identify rights obligations and potential risks.
- Ensure contract-compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track deviations and manage contractual obligations.

- Claims and Variations Management:
- Prepare manage and support negotiations of claims and variation orders.
- Obtain necessary approvals for variations.
- Coordinate with quantity surveyors and other teams on commercial matters.

- Contract Administration:
- Implement effective contract management processes and commercial strategies.
- Handle contractual correspondence and documentation.
- Finalize and manage subcontract agreements.
- Ensure timely submission of design documents and technical submittals.

- Commercial & Procurement Support:
- Provide contractual advice to the procurement team.
- Collaborate with finance and quantity surveyors on interim payment certificates (IPC).
- Ensure proper pricing and documentation of all contractualelements.

- Communication & Documentation:
- Manage formal communications with clients engineers and employers.
- Ensure timely submission of notices reports and responses.
- Maintain a record of all contractual correspondence to support dispute resolution if needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in relevant fields (Mechanics Electrics Civil Engineering Risk Management Finance Business Administration).
• Professional knowledge of Contract Law.
• 7 years in risk and contract management in construction/engineering.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects (200-250 million).
• Professional certification in risk management (e.g. CRM PRM PMI-RMP) is desirable.

• Skills:

• Strong interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
• Significant customer and supplier relationship management.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Desirable:

• Site experience in Construction and Engineering.
• Baggage handling or Construction project procurement experience.
• Scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Experience with international projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.