Senior Manager, Contracts

Job Description

• Develop, execute, and manage contract administration frameworks, policies, and procedures across all property development and construction projects.
• Oversee feasibility analyses and cost estimations to evaluate project viability and guide investment decisions.
• Supervise the preparation and evaluation of project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow projections.
• Oversee the evaluation and negotiation of contracts to maintain adherence to corporate policies and legal obligations.
• Identify and assess potential contractual and financial risks, recommending effective mitigation strategies.
• Review and advise on design specifications to ensure consistency with project feasibility and cost parameters.
• Work closely with consultants, QS, and project teams to ensure project designs achieve optimal functionality and cost effectiveness.
• Participate in reviewing joint venture (JV) agreements, highlighting conditions precedent and potential contractual issues.
• Oversee the management and execution of contractual documentation and obligations for all JV and partnership projects.
• Lead the planning and organization of work packages and tender timelines to support timely project delivery.
• Review and approve pre-qualification criteria and tender shortlists to ensure selection of capable contractors and suppliers.
• Review, validate, and finalize tender documents to ensure completeness and alignment with project objectives.
• Manage tender clarifications and negotiations to achieve competitive, high-value procurement results.
• Examine and validate tender reports and recommendations to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to Tender Committee endorsement.
• Manage timelines to ensure contracts are awarded and construction documents are released without delay.
• Lead and guide the team in effective contract administration encompassing progress payments, variation orders, extensions of time, and contractual claims.
• Participate in site meetings to advise project teams on contractual, commercial, and cost-related issues.
• Track and evaluate project cost performance, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee the preparation and evaluation of monthly progress reports and cost control updates.
• Ensure accurate documentation and effective control of contract correspondence and change management activities.
• Lead and oversee the final account process to ensure timely resolution and closure of all contractual matters.
• Supervise the administration of the Defects Liability Period (DLP) to ensure all claims and rectifications are effectively managed.
• Review and evaluate cost claims, coordinating final cost settlements with contractors.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement in team capability and efficiency.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between project, finance, and procurement departments to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution.

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