Assistant Manager - Contracts

Support in preparing budgetary cost advice for all work elements of the project, ensuring accurate cost estimates and facilitating informed decision-making. Issue inquiries to suppliers/subcontractors and prepare bid summaries for review and approval, optimizing procurement processes and securing competitive bids. Support procurement and contractual activities, safeguarding the companys interests and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Generate Order of Magnitude costs for construction projects, providing preliminary cost estimates to guide project planning and decision-making. Refine, monitor, and control costs during design development, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to project budgets. Manage cost analysis for new work, repair, and maintenance work to provide detailed cost requirements and timely advice to the client, fostering cost transparency and informed client decisions. Liaise and coordinate between civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and other disciplines to ensure the material requirements for different work, assess the feasibility of using different materials, and create various cost scenarios for the client to make informed decisions on the cost implications of material choices. Conduct risk analysis of different projects to identify, manage, or avoid potential risks, enhancing the cost-benefit profile of projects through proactive risk mitigation strategies. Procure quality services and works, calculating cost benefits to the project and client to ensure adherence to best practices and maximize project value. Manage the tendering and awarding process and procedures, ensuring the selection of qualified contractors for bidding and awarding of work within established parameters, fostering competitive procurement practices and securing the best value for the project.

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduate in Contracts Management/ Civil Engineering/ Quantity Surveying or related field. Certified Contract Manager (CCM) / Professional Contract Manager (PCM) / Certified Public Procurement (CPP)- preferred Strong knowledge in FIDIC suite of contracts Skilled in Project Management (preferred), Quantity Survey (requirement) and Risk Management (preferred). Strong understanding of contract law, construction law, and relevant business law principles. Min. 3-5 years of experience with at least 3 years involvement in administering contracts.