Contracts Administrator (Mining)
Contract (renewable) Fly-in-fly-out position in the mining sector in a remote and safe area of the Democratic Rep of the Congo.
Single status position (not favorable for wives and families to reside there) with a six day working week. Reports to the Project Manager.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Tertiary technical qualification in discipline
• 5 Years minimum experience in construction contract administration on similar projects
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of requirements for acquiring professional design and construction services.
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating construction.
• Reasonable level of computer literacy.
• Skill in negotiating, writing and interpreting contractual agreements.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Solid negotiating skills.
• Willing to reside in the DRC on Single Status.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates the negotiation of all construction contracts.
• Interprets contract provisions to help resolve claims and questions submitted by contractors.
• Receives requests, obtains estimates, updates records, initiates paperwork and follows up on request for approval of work not previously covered in the contract; processes and obtains approval of contract changes.
• Monitors compliance to contract requirements ensuring all conditions are satisfied before approval of the final invoice.
• Initiates and/or conducts meetings with contractors concerning contractual problems as requested by Construction Project Manager.
• Establishes and updates records of all correspondence related to contract activity.
• Assists in compiling and preparing bid documents and bidders list, including inquiry preparations, request for bids and recommendations for award of contract.
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS:
• Annual salary up to US$110,000 (tax free plus benefits), depending on skills and experience
• Benefits: Bonus potential; Travel allowance; Accommodation and meals provided; 84 days annual leave (on a roster base); Medical; Group Benefits Scheme, etc.
Please do not send any Certificates at this stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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