Job Title

Contracts and Commercial Manager

Reference

MYKL 1507-2

Job Description

Our client is a premier utilities and infrastructure group with interests in Transport & Logistics, Energy & Utilities and Engineering & Construction.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Contracts and Commercial Manager is involved in the Pre and Post Management of the contracts for both existing and upcoming projects.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer pre and post contract correspondence

Provide support and advice to operations team and analyse of Works Package Contractors (WPC) claims

Report to Head of Contracts (HOD).

Direct team leaders on all contractual issues

Oversee all correspondence issued by the Contracts & Commercial Department

Pre-Contract Stage

Undertake contracts review/tender review/risk assessments for tenders and new contracts for award

Post-Contract Stage

Advise/ensure contractual compliances requirement

Draft (or review drafts by others) contractual correspondence, deed of assignments, novation agreements, and warranties.

Monitor and co-ordinate contractual claims and variation orders, etc

Draft claim documents and supervise the compilation of the claim documents.

Attend claims related meetings with clients, consultants and WPC.

Provide input to strategise and resolve complex contractual issues.

Provide contractual input for third party agreements.

Assess validity of claims against the Government.

Advise on the assessment and defence against WPC claims.

Attend project meetings where required.

Manage claim registers and claim reports.

Liaise with authorities and/or Government bodies if required by the HOD/ Contracts & Commercial Director

Comply and adhere to all matters pertaining to Quality, Safety & Health and Environment related to the job scope and work place as required by the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Quantity Surveying or the equivalent.

RICS / CInstCES Professional membership is preferred.

Minimum of 15 years contractual claims administration

Minimum of 5 years railway experience

Computer knowledge, contract administration knowledge and ability to draft contractual letters

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work independently, to demonstrate maturity and tactful in handling different levels of individuals within the organization and external parties.

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia