Contract Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities: The Contract Manager is responsible for managing the entire contract lifecycle, from contract drafting and negotiation to administration, compliance, claims management, and contract close-out. The role ensures that contractual obligations, commercial interests, and legal requirements are effectively managed to minimize risks and maximize project and business performance. Responsibilities: Contract Administration - Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, agreements, and related documentation. - Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and project objectives. - Maintain an organized contract management system and contract database. - Monitor contract validity, milestones, deliverables, and renewal dates. Commercial Management - Review contract terms and identify commercial risks and opportunities. - Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and liabilities. - Monitor project costs, variations, claims, and contractual entitlements. - Ensure proper implementation of payment terms, retention sums, liquidated damages, and warranties. Tender & Procurement Support - Assist in preparing tender documents, Requests for Proposal (RFP), and contract conditions. - Evaluate contractual and commercial aspects of bids and proposals. - Participate in contractor, consultant, and supplier negotiations. Claims & Dispute Resolution - Manage Extension of Time (EOT), Variation Orders (VO), loss and expense claims, and contractual disputes. - Coordinate with legal advisors, consultants, and project teams on dispute resolution matters. - Prepare contractual notices and correspondence. - Support arbitration, adjudication, mediation, or litigation processes where necessary. Compliance & Risk Management - Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies. - Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. - Conduct periodic contract audits and reviews. - Monitor insurance, bonds, guarantees, and statutory compliance requirements. Stakeholder Management - Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, legal advisors, and government authorities. - Provide contractual advice and support to project teams and management. - Conduct contract awareness and training sessions for relevant departments. Reporting - Prepare monthly contract status reports. - Track key contractual milestones and obligations. - Report contract performance, claims status, disputes, and risk exposure to management. Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline. - 5 to 10 years of working experience in contract administration, commercial management and project contracts. - Strong contract negotiation skills. - Excellent analytical and commercial acumen. - Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong report writing and documentation abilities. - Attention to detail and risk management capability. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.