Assume responsibility and provide leadership representing the department for all contractual and commercial matters related to procurement and contract management of infrastructure
Projects including roads, bridges, drainage systems, utilities, and buildings
Pre-tender and tendering activities including tender documents preparation
tender evaluation and reporting, Post tender negotiations, and Contract award, for Design, Design and Build, Secondment, and Framework agreements, etc
Preparation of Preliminary and detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities
Assessment & processing of Payment applications
Claims, variations, and final contract settlement
Contract administration works including drafting related Contractual correspondence.
Preparation of annual financial budget for Department projects
Lead external & internal coordination pertinent to contractual and commercial matters.
Performance of other related duties as per management instructions
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
BSc/BEng degree in related Engineering field from a recognized university.
Recognized qualifications in Contracts, Law, Claims or related qualification is highly desirable
CEng, PE, PEng or equivalent Chartership is desirable
18 years of demonstrable relevant experience working in infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, drainage systems, utilities, and buildings.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience as Lead Contracts Engineer
Experience and knowledge of international and GCC conditions of Engagement/Contract (e.g.FIDIC, PWA, etc.)
Proven Knowledge of design codes and construction practices related to infrastructure projects
Proven Experience in design of infrastructure and building projects
Experience in procurement, claims and tendering activities (Pre-Tender, tender, and post-tender Stages) for Contracts such as Design, Design and Build, Secondment, Frameworks, etc.