Contracts Manager

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team for a major sugar factory construction project in Kazakhstan. This is a senior role responsible for leading all contractual and commercial aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with international standards, and supporting strategic decision-making across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior authority on all contractual matters.

• Develop and implement contract strategies to support project objectives.

• Lead negotiations with EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors.

• Draft, review, and manage high-value contracts (EPC, design-build, supply, consultancy).

• Ensure compliance with international (FIDIC, NEC) and local standards.

• Manage claims, disputes, and contractual risks.

• Provide governance, compliance oversight, and maintain full documentation.

• Lead and mentor a team of contract administrators and commercial professionals.

• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders, including owners, financiers, and government bodies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering (advanced degree or MBA preferred).

• 12–16+ years’ experience in contract management, with at least 7 years in a senior role on large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.

• Strong expertise in FIDIC, NEC, and EPC contract forms.

• Proven success managing complex, high-capex projects (experience in agro-industrial or process plant construction is an advantage).

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Competencies:

• Project planning & scheduling

• Budgeting & cost control

• Risk management

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale industrial project that is shaping the future of the agro-industrial sector in Kazakhstan.

If you are a highly skilled contracts professional ready to take on this challenge, we invite you to apply.