Senior Project Controls & Contract Manager

Senior Project Controls & Contract Manager

Requirements:

1. Education 

• Bachelor's degree or above in: Civil Engineering; Construction Management; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Quantity Surveying; Related Engineering disciplines.

2. Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in large international EPC, EPC+F, or infrastructure projects;

• Previous experience in at least one of the following sectors: Hospitals; Airports; Roads and highways; Industrial facilities; Power projects; Large public infrastructure projects;

• Proven experience working with international consultants/engineers under FIDIC or similar contract forms.

3. Technical Capability

• Ability to review and understand: Architectural drawings; Structural drawings; Civil drawings; Mechanical drawings; Electrical drawings; Plumbing drawings; Shop drawings; Coordination drawings.

• Strong understanding of construction methodology and project execution processes.

4. Contract & Claims Capability

• Strong knowledge of: FIDIC contracts; Contract administration; Variations management; Claims preparation; Delay analysis; Extension of Time (EOT); Contract correspondence.

• Experience in preparing claim documents and supporting evidence packages.

5. Software Skills

• Proficient in: Microsoft Office; Primavera P6; Microsoft Project; AutoCAD.

• Experience with document control systems is preferred.

6. Personal Competencies

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;

• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive mindset;

• Strong team leadership and coordination capability;

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced project environment;

• Strong ownership and accountability.

Preferred:

1. Experience working with international contractors or consultants;

2. Local Guyana project experience preferred.

3. Candidate with proven experience in expediting consultant/engineer approvals and resolving engineering bottlenecks will be highly preferred.

1. Engineering & Design Coordination

• Lead and monitor engineering coordination among Employer, Engineer/Consultant, Designers and project teams;

• Track and expedite review/approval of drawings, shop drawings, technical submissions, RFIs and material approvals;

• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate timely resolution of engineering and interface issues;

• Review and assess multidisciplinary drawings including Civil, Structural, Architectural and MEP systems;

• Support construction teams in resolving technical and design-related issues.

2. Contract & Claims Management

• Administer project contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations;

• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence, notices and records; 

• Identify potential claim events and establish contemporaneous records;

• Prepare and support claims related to: Variations; Delay and disruption; Extension of Time (EOT); Scope changes; Additional costs. 

• Participate in claim negotiation and commercial discussions with Employer and Engineer.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a communication bridge among Employer, Consultant, Contractor and management teams;

• Attend meetings and lead coordination discussions with various stakeholders;

• Maintain effective communication in multicultural and international working environments.