Senior Contracts & Claims Specialist (FIDIC / EPC Projects)

Алматы, улица Ауэзова, 175/1

Метро: Алатау

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Обязанности:

Contract Administration
Administer contracts throughout all stages of project execution.
Review and interpret contract provisions and advise project management on contractual rights and obligations.
Develop and review Particular Conditions of Contract.
Develop and review Employer's Requirements.
Review and negotiate amendments, supplemental agreements, and commercial terms.
Monitor compliance with contractual obligations by contractors, suppliers, consultants, and subcontractors.
Prepare contractual recommendations for project management.
Claims Management
Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and defend claims relating to:
- Extension of Time (EOT)
- Variations
- Additional Compensation
- Prolongation Costs
- Contractual Entitlements
Assess entitlement, contractual merit, supporting records, and evidence submitted with contractor claims.
Identify weaknesses in contractor submissions and prepare formal claim rebuttals.
Support preparation and administration of Employer claims where applicable.
Lead commercial negotiations relating to claims and changes.
Contractual Correspondence
Draft contractual notices, responses, determinations, instructions, and formal communications.
Maintain registers of:
- Notices
- Correspondence
- Claims
- Variations
- Contractual Obligations
Monitor contractual response periods and time-bar requirements.
Ensure compliance with notice procedures specified within contracts.
Commercial Risk Management
Identify contractual and commercial risks.
Evaluate potential liability exposure.
Recommend mitigation measures.
Support project management in commercial decision-making.
Monitor risk registers and commercial exposure throughout project execution.
Dispute Resolution
Participate in dispute avoidance and dispute management processes.
Support negotiations and settlement discussions.
Prepare contractual documentation and evidence packages.
Coordinate with legal advisers and external consultants.
Support mediation, arbitration, and litigation proceedings.
Assist in preparation of witness statements, chronologies, claim narratives, and contractual analyses.
Contract Compliance
Monitor contractor compliance with contractual requirements.
Review contractual deliverables and notices.
Verify compliance with procedures relating to claims, changes, payment applications, and approvals.
Advise project management on contractual remedies available under the contract.
Reporting
Prepare reports covering:
- Contract status
- Claims status
- Variations
- Commercial risks
- Potential disputes
- Contractor compliance
Present recommendations to senior management.

Требования:

Education
Degree in:
- Engineering
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Commercial Management
- Law
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in contract administration and claims management within EPC, industrial, infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, power, or construction projects.
Demonstrated experience with FIDIC contract forms, particularly Yellow Book and Red Book.
Experience in preparing Particular Conditions of Contract.
Experience in preparing Employer's Requirements.
Proven experience assessing and defending contractor claims for:
- Extensions of Time
- Variations
- Additional Costs
Experience in arbitration and formal dispute resolution proceedings.
Experience acting for Employers, Engineers, Project Management Consultants (PMC), or Owner's Engineers.
Technical Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of:
- FIDIC Yellow Book
- FIDIC Red Book
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
- Variation Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration Procedures
- Commercial Risk Management
Preferred
Experience on projects exceeding USD 100 million.
Experience in international EPC projects.
Experience managing multidisciplinary stakeholder environments.
Familiarity with planning and cost control principles sufficient to assess delay and cost-related claims.
Knowledge of English at an advanced level

Условия:

A competitive level of remuneration is discussed based on the results of the interview.
Paid annual leave – at least 24 calendar days.
Probationary period: up to 3 months.
A candidate hired by TUV AUSTRIA KAZAKHSTAN LLP undertakes to familiarize themselves with the internal compliance materials and to complete the relevant testing within the established timeframe after employment.