Project Secretary (Construction Background)

Our client is a large construction company is currently looking for a Project Secretary to be based in their Dubai office.He will be responsible for all contracts and agreements and perform a range of tasks like proposing, drafting, negotiating administering and overseeing of execution of them.ResponsibilitiesThe position will cover the support to the projects with the proper required routine contract and commercial-related support to achieve projects’ completion on time and with minimal risks.Contribute to the development and implementation of contract management plans by monitoring performance and addressing non-performance of the relevant parties, to achieve the required contract outcomes.Administer contracts in liaising with the line manager and update contract details to maintain the integrity of contract information.Establish and maintain the company and subcontractors/suppliers’ relationships to identify and minimize risk and maximize the value of the contract.Proactively identify and manage contract risks to meet organizational obligations and achieve the planned outcomes of the contract.Will handle Contracts, Contracts Administration, Disputes handling - arbitration and litigations, project planning and scheduling etc.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in civil engineering (as a minimum).High knowledge of and administration of the general form of contracts, especially the FIDIC forms issued 1987, 1999 and 2017, mainly GREEN, RED and YELLOW forms.High expertise in establishing and administering subcontracts.High expertise in the preparations and defending of claims & variations.Fair knowledge in the business applicable local laws.Fair knowledge of the industry applied insurance policies.ExperiencePeriod of experience is of a minimum 10 years of the related field.Of total experience, a minimum of 5 years in a successful: (a) contract’s review, (b) contract’s administrator, (c) claims and variation preparation and management.Industrial knowledge.Analytical skills.Managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.Very good interpersonal skills such as communication, negotiation, listening, positive attitude, managing conversation, teamwork, leadership, networking, persuasion and motivation, …etc).Organisational skills with high attention to details.Fair knowledge of the planning software.Added QualificationsFair knowledge in different types of piling, shoring, marine works specifications and methodologies.Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.Bank guarantees management.NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER CURRENTLY IN THE UAE.WORK LOCATION - DUBAI.#J-18808-Ljbffr