Job Summary

The Contracts Director advise and support in Contract preparation and Claim preparation activities for the Projects required by the Business Unit which may include reviewing and drafting terms and conditions, reviewing and drafting contractual dispute correspondences and analysing and evaluating the claims and counter claims. Responsible for monitoring all types of agreements and contracts covering products/services provided by the Business Unit / Company to its Clients/Employers and ensure that the company meets its contractual obligations to the customers’ complete satisfaction after award of any project.

Job Responsibilities 1

Direct all contractual issues that arise, including communicating and liaising the Client, subcontractors and suppliers on such issues.

Review all current contract claims including legacy issues.

Advise on and develop strategies to be followed to resolve these issues, preferably by negotiation but failing which, through formal dispute resolution processes such as Arbitration, formal Mediation or Court.

Advise and support in-house and external teams.

Attend meetings where required with all parties to facilitate settlements.

Be available to report to and advise senior management

Ensure to monitor all Company on-going projects, guide and direct Commercial Staff for mandatory contractual procedures and actions on daily basis to protect the Company from claims and disputes and achieve Company targets.

Produce and implement a claim management Schedule for the control and monitoring of contractual claims, tracking and control of any variation/change order in the Contract scope/schedule of the project.

Job Responsibilities 2

Manage and support internal/ external teams in identifying, interpreting, and developing the following key elements into a coherent and persuasive claim or defense:

Careful research of the facts to establish the true contractual entitlement.

Establishing the correct and appropriate strategy.

Preparing the claim with the emphasis on demonstrating the linkage between cause and effect.

The submission of the claim based on time impact and the quantum to the assessing team.

The presentation of the claim in a comprehensive manner to the decision maker.

Ascertain the circumstances, provide objective advice as to the prospects of success and advice on strategy or any further action that may be required.

Work closely with the legal advisors to ensure that the claim presentation is aligned with the legal requirements.

Lead/ assist in subsequent discussions between the parties regarding claims to achieve a satisfactory and cost-effective settlement.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Contract Claims and practical use of the various Forms of Contract Conditions such as FIDIC or other related/bespoke documents. Knowledge of Qatar Civil Code and ICC rules

Knowledge of Contract and Tender requirements, guidelines and procedures. Knowledge of latest Qatar Specifications (QCS).

Knowledge of Company's products, processes and services. Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.

Expert knowledge of contracting concepts, uniform commercial codes and applicable local law and regulations.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus.

Competencies

Education