Assistant Manager, Contracts

Your Role

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting various contractual documents, including subcontracts, consultancy agreements, purchase orders, and client contracts
• Support the Contract Manager in tendering processes, bid evaluations, and negotiation with vendors or subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all contracts, correspondence, and contract-related documentation.
• Track key contractual obligations, deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
• Ensure all contract documentation is in compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments (commercial, procurement, engineering) for contract inputs and clarifications.
• Assist in the preparation of claims, change orders, variations, and extensions of time (EOT).
• Monitor contract performance and identify any potential exposure to risks and recommend the solutions
• Attend project meetings and support in resolving contractual disputes or concerns.
• Stay up to date with industry regulations and legal requirements affecting contracts and procurement.

The Requirements

• Degree in Building/ Quantity Surveying
• At least 5 years’ relevant working experience in a managerial position handling contractual issues in the construction industry
• Familiarity with standard contract forms (e.g., NEC, NEC4, etc.) will be added advantage
• Independent, proactive, resourceful, results-oriented and with a good eye for details.
• Experience in dealing with delay claims will be added advantage.