Assistant Contracts Manager, PDS Projects

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Project & Development Services - MENA 

JLL Project & Development Services (P&DS) MENA provides consulting, design, management and build services to tenant and owners, leveraging technology and digital solutions to drive outstanding service delivery. 

We bring a life-cycle perspective to our clients, from development solutions to our core services in programme, project and cost management and consulting in digital solutions, tenancy management, sustainability, leisure & entertainment, and workplace & design.  

About the Role

As an Assistant Contracts Manager for Project & Development Services (PDS) in Egypt, you will support the Contracts Manager in providing comprehensive contractual advice and administration across our project portfolio. You will be responsible for maintaining contractual compliance, analyzing claims, and supporting the negotiation process while ensuring all project parties fulfill their contractual obligations.

What This Job Involves:

• Assist Contracts Manager in advising on contract administration to the project and cost management delivery teams.
• Assist Contracts Manager in managing and advising on the contractual obligations of project parties.
• Analyze and prepare assessments for potential claims.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the project plans.
• Assist Contracts Manager in the preparation of claim responses and variation orders.
• Assist Contracts Manager in negotiation of claims with project parties.
• Assist Contracts Manager in providing advice regarding interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare contractual notices as appropriate.
• Prepare contract analysis reports highlighting concerns and risks to be considered.
• Preparing responses to all contractual correspondences.
• Maintaining records of all contracts.
• Issue contractual notices.
• Assist in drafting and issuing variation instruction and/or orders.
• Liaise with the Client on all contractual aspects.
• Review the contractual merit of change requests, and/or contractors notices of changes.
• Review contractors claims in terms of legitimacy and contractual compliance.
• Draft contract's amendments, as requested.
• Assist Contracts Manager in ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations and proactively identifying events where the client's rights need to be safeguarded.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Good command and knowledge of standard forms of contracts.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Architectural or Construction Management is required.
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