Contracts Associate

Roles & Responsibilities

• Formulation of procurement strategy, advise on form of contract, preparation of tender documentations in particularly contractual provisions, carry out pre-qualification, administration of tender process, evaluation of tender submissions and preparation of tender recommendation report.
• To work closely with the project teams and provide contractual advice, draft of contractual correspondences, review variation claims, extension of time claims and loss & expense claims, prepare and maintain project contractual risk register.
• Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with contractors.
• Continuous monitoring and reviews of the legal developments in the construction industry and provides regular updates to the project teams.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree in Legal and/or Quantity Surveying with good understanding of the construction process.
• Preferably possess at least 10 years experience in a QS consulting environment, preferably with experience in infrastructure, container port, marine terminals or coastal development projects.
• Must be well versed with the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and various types of Contract Conditions.
• Has good writing and communication skills and strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts.
• Resourceful and able to work independently and is a good team player as well.
• Possess excellent people skills with the ability to integrate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willing to travel overseas as and when required for handling of overseas projects.

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