Contracts Manager

Job Description

<strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Review all submitted programs and schedules, concentrating on assessment of technical compliance, the scope of work and level of detail. </li><li>Review Developers’ reports.</li><li>Review Construction Reports.</li><li>Prepare Management Reports.</li><li>Analyze delays, identify impacts and create mitigation/recovery or corrective action plans.</li><li>Normalize and standardize the schedule of work.</li><li>Regarding project WBS, advise on the percentage weighting of elements contributing to the total scope.</li><li>Organize project review meetings, evaluate, and report to CM about project growth.</li><li>Establishment and maintenance of earned value-reporting procedures, i.e. measurement of Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS), Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) and Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP).</li><li>Assessing the suitability of project schedule resource allocations ( materials and labour).</li><li>Assessing the application of project schedule elements such as activity logic, constraints, duration, coding etc.</li><li>Responsible for overall project deliverables and managing the constraints of the project (schedule, financials, change management, contract administration, customer and stakeholder requirements). </li><li>Responsible for process improvement to drive schedule &amp; cost completeness and accuracy, on-time delivery and cycle volatility. Communicate and report out project management metrics to senior management. Coach and train employees in project management and control procedures while driving accountability for results. </li><li>Provide financial performance reviews, project execution and schedule performance analysis on an on-going basis. </li><li>Identify and mitigate project risks. </li><li>Drive the use of digitization strategy for project control process software systems and tools. </li><li>Coach and train employees in project management and control procedures for the mix of projects while driving accountability for the results. </li><li>Interface with commercial and engineering functions to coordinate project development implementation and control, resulting in project volume and profitability.</li><li>Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Law and Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degrees from an accredited university </li><li>Experience of not less than 15 years in controlling projects (scheduled costs) in large, comprehensive projects and taking responsibility for controlling them </li><li>Comprehensive technical knowledge and proven experience in managing cost engineering works, measurements, control, analysis, planning and scheduling in preparing schedules, experience and skills in setting standards and establishing systems for all project control activities </li><li>Practical knowledge of engineering contracts, procurement and construction contracts and setting up business processes </li><li>Participate in continuous improvement and support capacity building </li><li>Management and supervision skills and people management tasks </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Good work experience on a global scale (preferably work experience in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia)</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>About Us</u></strong><p><br></p>Hill International, with more than 3,200 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, dispute resolution, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. <em>Engineering News-Record</em> magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest construction management firms in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .<p><br></p>Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.<p><br></p>Hill is a proud member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. family of companies. Learn more about GISI at www.gisi.com .<p><br></p><strong>Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled</strong><p><br></p><u>Note</u>: <em>This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.</em>