MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide technical guidance, training and staffing support in all contract administration matters, relative to both prime contracts with clients and subcontracts awarded by company JOB OBJECTIVES 1. To prepare technical standards, guidelines and procedures for award and administration of subcontracts 2. To develop contract administration policies and procedures, for both prime contracts and subcontracts. 3. To perform functional review of project activities to assure technical adequacy of project contract administration activities. 4. To undertake performance evaluations, salary administration and career counseling for all contract administration staff in the organization. Makes selection and termination recommendations. 5. To recruit and interview applicants for contracts administration positions and assist in identifying and assigning contracts administration staff on new projects. 6. To maintain liaison with other regional offices to coordinate workload and staffing plans. 7. To develop and implement contract administration training programs. ESSENTIAL WORK ACTIVITIES • Interpreting • Investigating / Observing / Searching • Writing ./ Administrating • Informing / Discussing / interviewing • Influencing / Advising • Problem Solving / Designing • Assessing / Evaluating • Reviewing / Evaluating SAFETY AND QUUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain standards of safety and comply with Company’s Health, Safety and Environment Management System requirements. • Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others in the workplace. • Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in accordance with Company Quality System requirements.

Skills:

Essential: • Technical and practical knowledge of all phases of prime contract and subcontract development, award, administration and close-out relating to a multi-discipline construction project. • Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques. Knowledgeable of current industry and technical developments. • Skilled in developing contract administration training programs which include developing curricula, selecting instructors, teaching and monitoring effectiveness of programs. • Knowledgeable of current industry and technical developments. • Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and personnel administrative functions. • Formal qualifications / affiliations to RICS, IQS, MICES or MCIOB. • Strong working knowledge of administering FIDIC or ICE and other similar contract formulation standards. • Minimum 15 years of experience in quantity survey functions for contracting industry operations. • Proven track record with recognized international standard companies, particularly in Middle East operations and projects. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with excellent command of English. • Capability to accept responsibilities and accomplish project objectives in a timely manner. • Managerial / Supervision level experience in the field of quantity survey and contract administration. • Computer literate especially with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Employment type:

Full Time/Permanent

Salary:

Unspecified

Degree:

Experience:

Unspecified

Location:

Kuwait

Post Date:

03/04/2008

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