Contracts Administrator- Landscape Project

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

1. Full administration of construction contracts including all related correspondence.
2. Support the Construction and Project Controls Team on all contractual aspects.
3. Review and analyze the validity of contractual claims and recommend appropriate action as assigned.
4. Follow up on proper closeout of completed contracts with respect to the issuance of required completion certificates, release letters, and the return of performance bank guarantees.
5. Liaise with the Pre-Qualification function to plan surveys for qualifying new contractors/suppliers, including participation in shop surveys.
6. Assist with preparing standard tender documents, including standard forms of contracts for all types of works, services, consultancy, and manpower in coordination with legal, audit, and finance.
7. Participate in preparing/updating the Company's Contracts Policy and Procedures and preparing control management documents such as Tender Board terms of reference.
8. Ensure feedback information related to tenderers' performance during the tendering stage and build the database.
9. Implement approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to support the Section's work programs in line with Company and International standards.
10. Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
11. Inform themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / QS or a relevant degree.
2. 10 years of experience preparing contracts within a large organization.
3. Certification in supply chain or contracts will be a merit, i.e., CIPS or similar.
4. Technical understanding of building infrastructure and large landscaping projects.
5. Experience in large high-end Landscaping Projects.
6. Sound understanding of commercial management principles with technical knowledge and diversified capabilities in contracts and risks management, cost-effectiveness, and legal/economic aspects.
7. Good understanding of regulation and control and other relevant legal guidelines.
8. Good contract negotiation and preparation skills.