Contracts Manager

Client of Guildhall; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Guildhall is seeking a Contracts Manager to take full contract administration ownership of a major wastewater treatment plant project in Kuwait and the GCC. You will lead variations, change orders, EOT claims, and end-to-end administration under the main contract and all subcontract agreements.

Reporting to the Director of Commercial Contracts & Procurement and Senior PM, you will shape contract administration procedures and negotiate extensions to keep milestones on track and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; LLM preferred.
• 12–15 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, claims, and negotiation on large EPC, infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Experience with wastewater treatment plants, utilities and large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in main contractor and client-side environments is advantageous.
• RICS MRICS or MCIArb certifications are an advantage.
• FIDIC Contract Manager certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and process works in WWTP or similar projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC 1999/2017 editions.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and claims preparation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract management software.
• English fluency; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own full contract administration for a large wastewater treatment plant project.
• Lead variations, change orders, and compensation event administration end-to-end.
• Prepare and negotiate Extension of Time prolongation and disruption claims.
• Review and certify subcontractor payment applications and final accounts.
• Administer the main contract and all subcontract agreements during delivery.
• Report to Director of Commercial Contracts & Procurement and Senior PM.

Skills

Contract administration

Variations handling

EOT/claims management

FIDIC knowledge

Subcontract management

Dispute avoidance

English

Arabic language?

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

LLM preferred

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

About the Role

Guildhall is looking for a multinational Class 1 main contractor scaling its infrastructure and utilities delivery across Kuwait and the wider GCC As Contracts Manager you will take full contract administration ownership of a large wastewater treatment plant project from variations and Extension of Time claims through to final account reporting to the Director of Commercial Contracts amp Procurement The mandate follows a fresh wave of contract awards in Kuwait and the business is building out project-based commercial leadership to match It is a rare seat for a contracts professional who wants full command of one large project s commercial position rather than a shared portfolio The roleOwn full contract administration for a large wastewater treatment plant project Lead variations change orders and compensation event administration end-to-end Prepare and negotiate Extension of Time prolongation and disruption claims Review and certify subcontractor payment applications and final accounts Administer the main contract and all subcontract agreements throughout delivery Report to the Director of Commercial Contracts amp Procurement and Senior PM

What you ll bring

• Educational Qualification Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering LLM is preferred


• Minimum 12 15 years of experience in contract administration commercial management claims and contract negotiation on large EPC infrastructure or utilities projects


• Proven experience in wastewater treatment plants utilities and large infrastructure projects preferred


• Experience working with both main contractor and client-side environments is an advantage


• Professional Certifications in RICS Membership MRICS MCIArb or other relevant professional certifications are an advantage


• Certified FIDIC Contract Manager


• Strong understanding of civil structural mechanical and process works in WWTP or similar projects


• Strong knowledge of FIDIC Contract Conditions 1999 2017 Editions


• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills


• Strong analytical and claims preparation skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and commercial contract management software


• Fluent in English written and spoken Arabic language skills are an advantage

What’s on offer

• Full ownership of commercial and contractual delivery on a major project


• A project-based mandate on live large-scale infrastructure works in Kuwait


• Direct reporting line into senior commercial and project leadership


• Scope to shape contract administration procedures from the ground up

Hiring a Contracts Manager in KuwaitA Contracts Manager on a large EPC or infrastructure project in Kuwait typically reports to a Director of Commercial Contracts amp Procurement and owns contract administration for the full project lifecycle The role covers main contract and subcontract administration variations Extension of Time and disruption claims and dispute avoidance under FIDIC Conditions of Contract Demand for this profile tends to track new contract awards as main contractors staff up commercial teams project by project Wastewater utilities and civil infrastructure experience is valued given the scale of works currently active in the market

Common questions

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, LLM is preferred


• Minimum 12 15 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, claims, and contract negotiation on large EPC, infrastructure, or utilities projects


• Proven experience in wastewater treatment plants, utilities and large infrastructure projects preferred


• Experience working with both main contractor and client-side environments is an advantage


• Professional Certifications in RICS Membership (MRICS), MCIArb or other relevant professional certifications are an advantage


• Certified FIDIC Contract Manager


• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and process works in WWTP or similar projects


• Strong knowledge of FIDIC Contract Conditions (1999/2017 Editions)


• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills


• Strong analytical and claims preparation skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and commercial/contract management software


• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic language skills are an advantage