Senior Contract Manager

DescriptionHitachi Rail STS is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Contract Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Abu Dhabi.Hitachi Rail STS is an international leader with a global presence in signaling and the implementation of integrated transport systems for freight and passenger railways, as well as mass transit systems. We design, manufacture and implement signaling systems for the management and control of freight and passenger traffic on mainline railways as well as metros.Hitachi Rail STS is not only a valuable company, but a company based on values. We believe that our five key values guide our actions and make Hitachi STS a competitive, effective company: Customer Focus, Innovation and Excellence, People, Team Spirit, and Integrity.Role & Responsibilities: We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager who will:Assist the Project Manager and Project Director for all Contractual and Commercial matters.Manage a team of 2 Contract Engineer and Subcontracts manager.Assist the project team in forming a strong contractual position by providing the right interpretation of the Contract requirements.Lead the weekly commercial meeting with the Engineer and Employer and participate in all other required internal and external meetings.Draft all key formal correspondence to the Engineer, Employer and other stakeholders.Review all other correspondence for the project on all topics.Manage and track all open correspondence for the project and close the same within the defined timeframe.Manage the achievement of Milestone Payments.Manage milestone splits to achieve the smooth certification and planned cashflow.Manage the Interim Payment Application and Certification process. Manage the Bonds, Guarantees, Warranties, Commercial Registration, Insurances etc. for the Project Proactively issue Early Warning (Risk) Notices in accordance with the Contract conditions.Proactively issue formal correspondence to convert Early Warning Notices in to Change or Claim Notices once the impact is realized.Manage the achievement of Key Dates and Time for Completion and formalize the same with the required submission to the Engineer Prepare the Change and Claims management strategy and processLead the preparation of Change Proposals to the EngineerProactively compile the Change Proposals including the time and cost details as required under the Contract for submission to the Engineer.Lead the Meetings for discussing and aligning the Change Estimates with the Engineer.Proactively chase the Engineer for issuance of the required Change OrdersProactively track and manage all issues leading to Change and request for Change Instruction from the Engineer Prepare and submit Claim Notices and Detailed Particulars (cost and time) as per the Contract conditions.Manage the disputes and its amicable settlement and if not resolved, prepare for arbitrationManage the Correspondence, Change and Claims management logsSupport the Subcontracts manager to manage all contractual and commercial aspects related to all Subcontracts for the Project. Support the Project manager to manage the project risks and achieve closure of the Early Warning Notices Manage the Project Completion certificate, Final Taking Over Certificate, Final Account, Performance Certificate etc.Job Requirements:Native English LanguageBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying or equivalent related field.Master’s degree in Law (preferred) or EngineerMinimum of (15) years of relevant experience working on large scale Infrastructure projects around the world and especially in the Middle East region.Previous experience working on Railway business (preferred)Membership of RICS, CIOB, CIArb equivalent relevant professional institution (preferred)In depth knowledge of standard methods of measurement (SMM7, NRM, POM(I), CESMM).In depth knowledge of FIDIC standard forms of contract. High level of literacy skills in English.Demonstrative verbal and written communication skills.Previous experience in a system contractor organization or claims consultancy practice (preferred).We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Join us at http://sts.hitachirail.com/en/careersIt is our commitment at Hitachi Rail STS to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or status.