Job Description

Contracts Engineer (Lesotho Project) - JhbOur client is seeking a professional with a Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying degree to assist the Contracts Team with Project Controls/Contract Administration functions.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDMust have an internationally recognized BSc/ BEng Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.Be registered as a Professional Engineer / Professional Quantity surveyor.Must have at least 15 yearsxe2x80x99 experience on construction projects.Must demonstrate experience as a contracts engineer (or similar role) on at least 3 FIDIC RedBook Contracts > USD 50 million.Experience in drafting contract correspondence and the review of contract/procurement documents.Fluent in English, with excellent technical, communication and organizational skills.High degree of competency with standard computer software (including MS Office Suite and Adobe Professional).Commitment to teamwork and collaborative work practices.What you will be responsible for:Reporting to the Senior Contracts Engineer.A portfolio of consultant and construction contracts will be assigned to the Contracts Engineer, at various stages of procurement, negotiation, and execution.The Contracts Engineer will have primary responsibility for oversight of all contractual administration activities on behalf of the client.The Contracts Engineer will liaise with both the consultant/construction teams for assigned contracts and the client to provide decision support and to facilitate contract administration.General assistance to the Contracts Team in all aspects of contracts /procurement /risk management viz:Assist the Senior Contracts Engineer in evaluating and resolving commercial and contractual issues.Conduct reviews and consider legal aspects of contract award and administration.Review and prepare contract variations.Review invoices and interim payment certificates.Review and amend contract documentation as required.Contractual assistance to Project Managers on various contracts, including preparation of contractual correspondence.Preparation of reports to present various contract status.Take meeting minutes and prepare for review.Attend Consultant and Construction progress meetings to protect the Employerxe2x80x99s contractual position.Manage Consultants/Engineers/Principal Agents to ensure timely submission of deliverables.Review and recommend for approval of invoices, payment certificates, claims and contract status report submittals;Review and recommend to approve final account submissions;Work closely with the Scheduler to monitor performance of contractors.Collation of documentation, as well as uploading of contract information in the Project Management Information System.Job Type: ContractContract length: 60 monthsApplication Question(s):Are you registered as a Pr Engineer or Pr QS?

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