Client Interview Schedule for Contract Manager in Bin Ladin Company, Saudi Arabia

Reports to: Project Manager at site who is responsible for site activities relating to this work for post contract work activities. Also to Contract/Commercial Manager in Company Operations Centre.

Function: To assist the Project Manager on all post contract contractual matters and matters relating to valuations and payments in accordance with Project Support Activities.

Productivity recording and monitoring, Subcontract Administration, advising Commercial Manager on potential claims and the like.

Assisting with correspondence and commercial matters in relation to the Project.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carry out the following duties and obligations in consultation with the Commercial Manager and Project Manager for post contract work.

Dealing with Contractual issues relating to client Contract and Subcontracts and Suppliers etc.
Supervises Subcontract Administrator in dealing with the contractual correspondence of the Subcontractor on behalf of Project Manager;
Supervises Cost Engineer in ensuring that quantities are accurate for cost reporting and ensuring that weekly cost reports are prepared;
Works in conjunction with HR Department in ensuring that time keeping is accurately recorded and coded and charged correctly by Cost Engineer against all cost items measured against quantities.
Gathers information from Subcontract Administrator and Cost Engineer and Prepares and agrees valuations for varied work including measurements and pricing including all materials on site, plant and overheads.
In cooperation with the, Project Manager plan, initiate and ensure the implementation of Record Keeping systems in respect of Variations to the Works, Site Instructions, Day-works, standing time, disruptions, idle plant, equipment, labour, delays to the programmed works etc in accordance with Company Procedures and the Contract requirements.

Prepare and submit to the Architect/Engineer, as necessary a monthly list of all claims, delays and additional items for payment.
Prepare, submit and discuss, as requested, with a view to obtaining early approval and payment, interim monthly valuations (including recoverable variation in prices), thus ensuring the Companys optimum cash flow.
Prepare, submit and discuss as requested, with a view to obtaining early approval and payment, any new Contract rates.
Study the Method of Measurement for the Contract and put into effect the early submission and agreement of Final Measure and Final Accounts including pinpointing and notification of measurement claims.
Study in depth the Tender and Contract Documents, including the Drawings and Specifications, for any loopholes, peculiarities and any particular notification or payment requirements or procedures contained therein and inform the Project Manager accordingly.

Assist the Commercial Manager, as necessary, for the preparation of negotiated Agreements with nominated, specialist and domestic Subcontractors and monitor the progress of their Works on site for the purposes of measurement and Interim Payment during the Contract period.
Investigate and report to the Commercial Manager grounds for possible contractual claims, set up proper filing system co-ordinate as necessary with Sub-contractors for the collection of the necessary information and assist the Project Manager in the preparation and submission of substantiated claims.
Investigate grounds for extension of time (and conversely avoiding payment of penalties or liquidated damages by the Company), monitor delays and potential delays and co-ordinate with Subcontractors for the proper and timely notification of the Architect/Engineer of claims for extension of time.
Monitor and advise the Project Manager on the progress of the works achieved, particularly ensuring that the approved Program of Works is successfully used for subsequent extension of time substantiations.
Monitor and assist the Project Manager for the necessary action regarding general contractual duties and obligations not referred to above such as advance payments, retention releases, issue of completion and maintenance certificates etc.

Generally any other duties assigned by the Commercial Manager.
Prepares weekly (as required by COC) and monthly progress payments in accordance with pre-established format and submits to COC with copy to Project manager for and including Project manager endorsement;
Receives Subcontract application for payment, works with Subcontract Administrator and Quantity Surveyor to check all measurements and material inclusions, Prepares all records for Companys signature (payments, valuations, invoices), 
Identifies claims and provision of notifications of intent as required by the Contract and informs the Commercial Manager;
Provides financial and contractual advice to Site Management;
Settles the Final Account;

Receives contractual claims with respect to both time and financial issues; makes appraisal and categorises claim into 3 divisions; Yes, No and possible. Responds to the claims appropriately.
Verifies Subcontractors invoices and issue payment certificate 
Verifies in conjunction with Subcontract Administrator, subcontractors Final Account and advises the Commercial Manager accordingly
Oversees all other items of contract management in relation to documentation for HR and QA as necessary
Oversee and report as required on administrative matters in relation to insurances and other technical and legal requirements in relation to Contract Administration.

5+ years experience
CLIENT INTERVIEW HYDERABAD ON 01-08-2015

Recruiter Name:Mr. BUNTY
Email Address:jasminsoundlines@gmail.com