Recruitment
Position:

Contract Manager

Company:

CML Construction Services - Service Company of STRABAG SE

Location:

Serbia, Belgrade

Industry:

Architecture and Construction

Field of work:

Construction

Required sections in CV:
  • Personal information
  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Languages
  • Attachment CV
Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities will include providing, organizing, coordinating contract management support during all phases of the project:

Tender Phase / Pre-Construction Phase

  • Providing contractual analysis based on the group guideline;
  • Support and advice in preparation of tender documents necessary for making the business decision, participation in pricing commissions and in contract negotiations;
  • Participation in project launch meetings and discussion of the opportunities and risks identified within the contractual analysis.

On-Site Construction Phase

  • Advising on all types of claim related questions and continuous on-site support;
  • Recognition, declaration, documentation of technical variations;
  • Preparation and negotiation of construction contract claims concerning technical variations/change orders, claims for extension of time and claims for additional costs due to disturbances of the construction process, obstructions or accelerations;
  • Drafting of on-site contractual correspondence;
  • Support regarding the defense of claims/change orders from sub-contractors, including on-site subcontract management;
  • Keeping/organizing the keeping of contemporary site records;
  • Reporting protocol of contractual events;
  • Assisting in the compilation of monthly statements and invoices;
  • Attending site meetings with site management team;
  • Defending against contractual claims from Client/Employer;
  • Assist and provide guidance during alternative dispute resolution proceedings (such as dispute boards, mediation, expert opinion, etc.);
  • Assisting in the provision of trainings, seminars and workshops;
  • If required - Commissioning and coordination of external Contract Managers.

Post Construction Phase

  • Assisting in the hand-over of the project;
  • Preparation of the final accounts/final statements;
  • Assess requests for defect rectification and provide support and guidance to site team;
  • Contract Management support of legal proceedings such as arbitration, litigation and mediation.
Qualifications:
  • University degree (BA or MA) in construction industry technically related discipline such as civil engineering, project management, architecture, contract management, planning;
  • 3-5 years working experience, ideally in contract or claim management, or site or project management;
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
  • Excellent presentation and organizational skills;
  • Proactive individual with ability to assert oneself;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), planning software such as Primavera, MS Project, ASTA PowerProject would be an asset;
  • Fluency in English;
  • Travel flexibility is essential. 
Deadline: Expired
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, please contact us Gi Group Serbia.