Manager - Contract Administration Job in Kuwait
Agility group , Kuwait

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Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) is a leading owner and operator of logistics and industrial parks across the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa. We own and manage 21 million square meters of industrial land across 16 countries.

Located in prime industrial locations near critical transport hubs, Agility brings world-class infrastructure to emerging markets. Agility offers customers both build-to-suit facilities and ready-built warehouses, in addition to open storage and truck yards. Agility’s customer base spans the retail, pharmaceuticals, electronics, consumer packaged goods, transportation, chemicals, light manufacturing, oil and gas, and public sectors.

Role summary

The Manager for Contract Administration is responsible for overseeing the quality of deliverables which include proposals, contracts, drawings, cost estimates, reports and various other tender documentation for all construction projects executed by the Construction and Facility Management team. This role manages the establishment of contracts; develops and recommends contractual standards; oversees the administration of contractor, consultant, and vendor agreements; and monitors overall performance and alignment of deliverables with stakeholder expectations.

Your Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Prepare and review tender documents including instructions to bidders, forms of agreement, conditions of contract, etc.
• Estimate quantities, unit rates and prices for the required resources and materials required for various work activities
• Develop bid-forms/proposal packages
• Manage contract negotiations at tendering stage and ensure the satisfactory compilation of contract data
• Negotiate and administrate subcontracts/sub consultancy and service suppliers
• Review new contracts during tendering stage, prepare and present contract review report containing a summary for all contractual/commercial data with relevant significance (i.e. major schedule constraints, milestones, terms of payment, major liabilities and obligation, etc.)
• Review and evaluate submitted bids and prepare tender evaluation report along with recommendations to the client
• Prepare/Review/Comment/Audit various claims (cost of disruption, time extension, etc.) and coordinate with the relevant project stakeholders (cost contractor, client, sub-consultants, or Project Manager)
• Check and compare all contract drawings with shop drawings, specifications, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Terms of Reference (TOR) and verify compliance
• Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.

Project Management (Planning, Scheduling, and Implementation)

• Prepare and review records of project activities; oversee and ensure timely processing and delivery of required materials
• Coordinate project planning and implementation, including assessing needs, setting goals and objectives
• Participate in project budget planning and development
• Establish project work plan and schedules; monitor, review, and evaluate progress
• Prepare general specifications for civil work and infrastructure work
• Prepare check list for all civil works and maintain quality control
• Prepare work programs for all projects
• Ensure implementation of drawing specifications at site

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering
• 8 to 12 years’ relevant experience
• Previous working experience at an architectural consulting firm
• In depth experience in AutoCAD, 3Dmax, etc.

Your Proficiencies

• Project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Leadership skills
• Negotiation/persuasion skills