Contracts, Claims and Complaince Manager at ILF Consulting Engineers (ILF)

Functional Role:

• Adhering to mission statement (see PG1101), to code of conduct (PG1102), to IMS system and further company specific documents 
• Awareness of Company’s Quality Policy. 
• Responsible for all project contracts and commercial related matters: drafting, evaluation, negotiation, advice and supervision of compliance. 
• Serve as the point of contact for the company on contractual matters; 
• Serve as the point of contact for the company on all compliance and claims matters; 
• Maintain contractual records and documentation for all contract correspondence, status report, changes, amendments and other documents for all projects. 
• As needed, shall provide guidance on contractual and commercial matters to the management. 
• Where involved in a project as a Contractor, shall monitor our compliance level and ensure customer satisfaction with our contracting practices. 
• Where involved in a project shall monitor Owner’s Contractors’ compliance and adherence to contract terms and conditions and shall support Owner and ILF as required in all Contract Development and Administration activities. 
• Shall guide the action of the Business Development team on all contractual aspects of the proposal phase. This includes drafting contract proposal as well as reviewing provided contract proposals. 
• Develop and implement procedures for contract & claims management and administration in line with company policy. 
• Managing claims and variations arising from or in connection with the project. 
• Immediate notification of the project management concerning the contractual impact of any delays, and provides advice on the suitable next steps to be taken. 
• Recognition, registration and notification to the project manager of non-contractual services (see PG2402). 
• Set-up the team knowledgeable in contract management. This will include training of new project managers and other employees in contracting procedures. 
• Participate in regular project management meetings. 
• Attend relevant company-organized training courses 
• To perform all tasks/activities relevant to the company, assigned by the Management as required.

Qualification

Competency Requirements:

Deep understanding and practical experience with:

• End to end Contract management. 
• Supply Chain Management. 
• Procurement.
• Standard Construction Contract (ex. FIDIC). 
• Risk Management.
• Claims and Variation Administration. 
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and in high stress environments. 
• High ability to prioritize and work independently with little supervision. 
• Leadership.
• Teamwork.
• Problem solving through quick thinking and negotiation. 
• Extensive communication skills. 
• Extensive vendor management experience. 

Managerial Experience: Advantageous.
Work Experience: Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience.
Educational Qualification: Academic Education to BS level minimum in relevant field. Master’s Degree and Advanced Certifications mandatory.
Linguistic Skills: Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory.

Additional Competency Requirement: 

• Understanding of project management system especially for engineering set-up. 
• Will be responsible for Compliance Management System of the entire company.