Deputy Contracts Manager

The Deputy Contracts Manager reports to the Contracts Manager and assists in all costs and contractual issues in Main Contract as well as Sub-Contracts connected to the project.

A summary of the responsibilities for this position is, and not limited to, as follows:

• Study the tender documents, drawings, specifications, source for suppliers and subcontractors and collate pricing for comparison.
• Prepare tender reports and analyse costings for tender.
• Present the costings to internal stakeholders and put up recommendations.
• Attend tender interviews and answer tender-related queries.
• Establish the Project cost estimation and control procedures
• Control & report Overall Project Construction Costs/Budget
• Project budget forecasting quantity surveying
• Team support to the Project Manager in Contract Management Cost Control.
• Manage contractual matters relating to cost and delays with the client and the subcontractors.
• Review contracts and negotiate commercial terms & conditions.
• Negotiate with consultants and resolve contract issue and dispute management
• Project management involving the supervision of subcontractors, regular site inspections, liaising with clients and consultants to ensure timely completion of the projects.
• Preparation of progress reports, progress charts and interim progress claims.
• Adherence to safety practices in the work place

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities.