Senior Contract Specialist

About the job Senior Contract Specialist Position BriefThe Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for the ongoing management of Non-Framework tenders including all phases of procurement and contract administration to assist DNO&M and ROMD Sections to deliver the requirements of both DepartmentFunctional ResponsibilitiesProvide professional advice, expertise and practical assistance to DNO&M in all tendering / contractual matters during the tendering and procurement stage.Review of pre-tender documentation including all required pre-approvals, tender plan form, BOQ, SOW and draft tender volumes, Ensure that all embedded information are in line with company regulations and procedures.Review the content of tender circulars and tender clarifications and ensure that tender clarifications are issued in a timely manner and captures the clarifications with adequate clarity.Review technical and financial evaluation reports and provide advice and recommendations.Prepare draft contract documents by incorporating the effect of all tender circulars negotiations, clarifications and qualifications accepted by company.Check anomalies/discrepancies, if any, in the tender document and ensure consistency throughout various sections of the tender document. Identify the most suitable pricing mechanism for a given scope of work, i.e. lump sum, re-measured, cost-plus, escalation factor, exchange fluctuations etc. taking into account the intended contract duration.Ensure tender documents meet company standards, and risk assessment and risk mitigation measures are adequately identified, addressed and managed in accordance with company HSE Risk Management Guidelines.Ensure that Tender Circular are processed and issued in a timely manner.Ensure security of pricing information and confidentiality of commercial evaluation.Develop internal processes and solution using MS Access, Excel and other company programming software.Review the draft contract documents and provide comments and recommendation to company Contract Department.Provide practical assistance for effective negotiation including preparation of management briefs during financial negotiations of bidders with tender committees,Ensure that bid evaluations are conducted in a fair and ethical manner and are consistent with the terms and conditions of tenders, Company Policies and Guidelines and the evaluation criteria apply equitably to all received bids.Issue and Monitor the Variations requested by DNOMD / ROMD projects.Coordinate the Variations with internal involved departments and sections (ESD, Legal Affairs, and Finance Department etc.).Ensure completing the Variation application as per department KPIs and follow company changes in internal processes and workflow.Coordinate with Contractor to keep required contractual documents updated during the project period.Raise any issues that require consideration to the Contracts Advisor / Expert for advice on actions/ recommendations.Perform other duties/ tasks as requiredQualification:Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalentEducation qualification obtained from North America, West Europe, AustraliaHolder of Chartered Membership in relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering) would be an advantageHolder of current/valid Qatar Driving License would be an advantageExperience:Minimum of 15 years of experience preferably in water/ wastewater industry.Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment preferably in the Middle EastExperience in contract management, Project lifecycle, variations, claims for extension of time etc.Broad experience in construction sector with demonstrated experience in Contract ManagementExperience in projects involving Government Departments and Outsourced contractors/consultants.Proficient in Tender Documents compilation, preparation of Bills of Quality, interim claim evaluation and final account is compulsoryComputer knowledge related to quantity surveying field, MS office etc.Ability to influence and engage stakeholders and staff at all levels within the Organization.Excellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to communicate verbally and in writing in English is mandatory.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Arabic is preferred