We are seeking an experienced Project Engineering & Contracts Manager to lead engineering coordination, contract administration, claims management and stakeholder engagement for large-scale EPC, EPC+F and infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, monitor technical submissions and approvals, identify and resolve project interface issues, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The role will also support the preparation, evaluation and negotiation of claims relating to variations, delays, disruptions, extensions of time and additional costs.
This position requires a highly experienced professional with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, leadership capability and the ability to work effectively with employers, consultants, engineers, contractors and international project teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and monitor engineering coordination among the Employer, Engineer/Consultant, designers, contractors and project teams.
- Track and expedite the review and approval of drawings, shop drawings, technical submissions, RFIs and material approvals.
- Identify engineering bottlenecks, design conflicts and interface issues, and coordinate their timely resolution.
- Administer project contracts and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, procedures and timelines.
- Prepare and manage contractual correspondence, notices, submissions and supporting project records.
- Identify potential claim events and ensure contemporaneous records and supporting evidence are maintained.
- Prepare and support claims relating to variations, delays, disruptions, extensions of time, scope changes and additional costs.
- Participate in claim negotiations, commercial discussions and dispute-resolution activities.
- Act as the primary communication bridge among the Employer, Consultant, Contractor and project management teams.
- Lead coordination meetings and follow up on technical, contractual and commercial action items.
- Maintain effective communication across multicultural and international project environments.
- Support project planning, progress monitoring, document control and reporting activities.
Must Have
- Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Construction Management
Quantity Surveying
A related engineering or construction discipline - Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in large international EPC, EPC+F or major infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience in at least one of the following sectors:
Hospitals
Airports
Roads and highways
Industrial facilities
Power projects
Large public infrastructure developments. - Proven experience working with international consultants and engineers under FIDIC or similar contract forms.
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration, engineering coordination and claims management.
- Experience preparing claim submissions, supporting evidence packages and contractual correspondence.
- Technical and Contractual Competencies
Ability to review and interpret:
Architectural drawings
Structural drawings
Civil drawings
Mechanical drawings
Electrical drawings
Plumbing drawings
Shop drawings - Multidisciplinary coordination drawings
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project execution processes and engineering interfaces. - Strong knowledge of:
FIDIC contracts
Contract administration
Variation management
Claims preparation
Delay analysis
Extension of Time claims
Contractual notices and correspondence
Software Skills
Proficiency in:
Microsoft Office
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
AutoCAD - Experience using electronic document-control or project-management systems is preferred.
Nice to have
- Personal Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Effective problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
- Strong leadership and multidisciplinary coordination capability.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced project environment.
- High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with multicultural and international teams.
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
- No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
- Expand your knowledge of various business industries
- Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
What We Offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.
You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly
sports sessions, team building events, monthly drink, and much more
Perks
A full-time position
Attractive salary package.
Trainings
12 days / year, including
6 of your choice.
Sport Activity
Play any sport with colleagues,
the bill is covered.
Eat & Drink
Fruit, coffee and
snacks provided.
