A Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of contracts within an organization. They play a crucial role in ensuring that contracts are executed efficiently and effectively, while also minimizing risk and maximizing value for the company.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing contracts and explaining terms and conditions to managers and internal stakeholders.
- Analyzing potential risks and their impact on the company.
- Negotiating contracts with internal and external parties.
- Updating and maintaining an organized database of contracts.
- Ensuring compliance with company contracts and staying up to date with legislative changes.
- Supporting negotiations of claims, managing contractual changes, and resolving disputes or conflicts with contractors.
- Assessing and preparing claims from suppliers.
- Ensuring project members use the contract correctly.
Preferred Candidates:
- Should be an electrical or civil engineer.
- Fully aware of the EPC contracting environment.
- Extensive experience with SEC/municipality contracts terms and conditions.
- A registered contracts engineer with SEC/municipality is a plus.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to work and liaise with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority levels.
Skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze complex contracts
- Knowledge of contract law and legal principles
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Electrical or civil engineering background
- Familiarity with the EPC contracting environment
- Experience with SEC/municipality contracts
- Registered contracts engineer with SEC/municipality (preferred)
- Able to work with stakeholders of varying seniority levels