Contracts Advisor

Your role

• Support the Contracts Manager in the formulation, negotiation, review and execution of contracts, subcontracts and change orders, including commercial claims and other legal/insurance/bank guarantees actions.
• As assigned, monitor the performance of project partners and subcontractors in the discharge of contractual obligations and advise the project management of potential problems and opportunities.
• Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and liabilities associated with the Project.
• Actively support implementation of claim management processes to resolve unforeseen situations that arise during Project execution, including implementation of claims towards third parties and prevention/defending of incoming claims from third parties.
• Work effectively with the Project team and Client's/Subcontractor's teams and other corporate support groups such as legal, insurance and finance.
• Support formulating self-consistent and commercially sound terms and conditions for proposals, tenders and bids.
• Organize, monitor and assist in resolution of claims and disputes.
• Assist with close out of agreements, change orders and subcontracts, ensuring that all deliverables and payments have been accepted and received in accordance with contract requirements.
• Organize, facilitate and document meetings dealing with contractual issues.
• Prepare or organize cost evaluations for potential change orders or additional scope of work.
• Report on contractual activities to the Project Management team and progress reports, as required.
• Maintain and update information recorded in the Project's Claims Register.