Senior Contracts & Claims Specialist (FIDIC / EPC Projects)

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.

• 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

• 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.