Assistant Contracts Manager
Job Summary
The Assistant Contracts Manager is responsible for supporting the Contracts Manager in the contractual, commercial and procurement management of the Company's development projects . The role involves tendering, contract administration, variation and claims assessment, payment certification, cost monitoring and contract close-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation, review and administration of main contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements and related contractual documents .
- Manage and coordinate tendering and procurement activities , including tender documentation, evaluation and commercial comparisons.
- Review and assess contractor and subcontractor quotations, variations, claims and payment submissions .
- Assist in the evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT), loss and expense and other contractual claims .
- Monitor project costs, variations, commitments and potential commercial exposure against approved budgets.
- Prepare and maintain contract registers, variation registers, claims records and other commercial documentation .
- Assist the Contracts Manager in contract negotiations and resolution of contractual/commercial issues .
- Liaise with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Procurement and Finance teams.
- Prepare contractual correspondence, commercial reports and management recommendations.
- Assist with final accounts, contract close-out and settlement of outstanding contractual matters .
- Identify potential contractual and commercial risks and highlight them to the Contracts Manager.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with the Company's procurement and contract management procedures.
Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or related discipline .
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contracts, quantity surveying or commercial management within the construction/property development industry.
- Good knowledge of construction contracts, tendering, procurement, variations, claims and payment administration.
- Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word .
- Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.