Lead Contracts Manager for Large WWTP EPC Project (Kuwait)

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

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