Contracts Admin / Engineer

Cosmos -
Sheraton, Cairo

Contracts Admin / Engineer

Full Time

On-site

Cosmos -
Sheraton, Cairoposted 24 days ago

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Job Description

Recognizes requests from the Client for services that fall outside the scope of work agreed upon in the contract.
Assumes responsibility for the administration of contracts, including the pre-qualification of Contractors and recommendations for their selection.
Assists COSMOS site personnel in analyzing claims made by contractors.
Reviews claims made by the Client.
Monitors construction progress to ensure timely completion and promptly reports any delays. Coordinates with the Scheduling Department to devise catch-up strategies.
Tracks the Client's payment performance to contractors.
Maintains accurate contract records and ensures compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
Facilitates negotiations of all contracts.
Provides interpretation of contract provisions for the resolution of claims and inquiries submitted by contractors.
Receives requests, solicits estimates, updates records, and processes paperwork for approval of work not originally included in the contract. Obtains approval for contract modifications.
Oversees compliance with contractual requirements to ensure that all conditions are met before approving the final invoice.
Initiates and/or participates in meetings with contractors to address contractual issues, as requested by the Construction Project Manager.

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Degree in an Engineering Discipline and/or construction management
3-5 years of relevant experience
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent Communication Skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used contract types such as firm-fixed-price, labor-hour, and cost type contracts.
Exhibits knowledge of the laws and ordinances that regulate building construction.
Possesses strong analytical skills for claims analysis.
Demonstrates proficiency in using computers for data and word processing.
Exhibits meticulous attention to detail when preparing records, reports, and notices.
Demonstrates skill in compiling, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Displays proficiency in analyzing information, problems, conditions, situations, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrates excellent writing skills for preparing clear and concise descriptions, reports, and recommendations.
Possesses strong reading comprehension skills for understanding contracts, ordinances, legislation, policies and procedures, directives, and manuals.
Displays excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
Shows the ability to identify deviations from contract specifications and provisions.
Demonstrates effective communication skills.
Displays tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations.
Maintains confidentiality when appropriate, particularly when handling business and sensitive issues.
Works effectively as part of a team to achieve team and business goals.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively without supervision.