Senior Contracts Engineer (Engineering Background)

(Responsibilities/Duties):Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the project duration.Lead the review and assessment of claims, disputes and variations.Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual mattersAssist in the drafting of commercial terms for design, engineering and/or construction servicesPrepare the contractual (front end) portion of the contract documents (while cursory reviewing the technical portion) to ensure congruity and to minimize patent ambiguities in the front end documents.Administration of on-going Contracts.Investigate contractual problems and recommend corrective action in accordance with the Contract.Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual mattersPrepare Contract variations.Administer contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractorEnsures that all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the ContractPrepare for review Recommendations for Release of Retention and BondsParticipate in the preparation of the contractual portion of the monthly Progress ReportsPrepare and maintain logs for Variations and Claims.Attend Commercial/Contracts Meetings and record minutes of meetingsLead any tendering process, whether for construction or consultancy services, until award.Negotiate contracts until agreement is reached and signature takes place.Qualifications:Bachelor`s degree in Civil/Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.Minimum 10 years of overall experiencein construction projects, including at least 5 years in Contracts Management.Strong Knowledge of contract administration, negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution.Very good English language skills (written and spoken) - mandatory.Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.Experience in large-scale infrastructure, commercial, or residential projects is preferred.