Special Project Manager (Development)

Job Description
Responsibilities
Ensure that the requirements of Hill’s Contract with the Employer and the other Contracts within Hill’s scope are implemented and maintained throughout the contract period.
Assist in reviewing contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to the Project Team in administering the Construction and Design Contract(s).
Liaise with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, Design and other Consultants, and relevant Contractors regarding all contractual matters.
Assist in drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Tender documents for design, engineering, and/or construction services for approval.
Assist as necessary with the management of procurement.
Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize patent and latent ambiguities.
Assist with administration of ongoing Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and Consultant compliance with the Contract documents.
Review and advise on design submissions and cost plans submitted by consultants, including Pre Tender Estimates.
Contribute to Value and Cost Engineering and advise on Life Cycle Costing.
Investigates problems and recommend corrective action.
Prepares correspondence and maintains records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters, including the issue of Engineers' Instructions and Variation Orders.
Facilitates the preparation of Contract change and prepares the relevant change management documentation and variation orders.
Facilitates the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with before final payment to the contractor.
Ensures that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained.
Assists in the review and assessment of Contractor’s claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensures the Client’s interests are protected.
Ensures all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc., are in place and maintained and updated according to the Contract and comply with the Client's requirements.
Assists, monitors, and manages the Estimating and Project Control teams regarding contractual implications of change orders. Review all the cost assessments.
Prepare for review Recommendations for Release of Retention and Bonds.
Prepare monthly Cost Reports and contribute as necessary to risk and other reporting.
Assist, review, and approve the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of Engineer’s Instructions, Variation Orders and Claim Logs.
Attends Commercial Meetings and records minutes of meetings.
Prepare procurement strategy documents.
Prepare and manage the procurement schedule.
Manage and advise on procurement as necessary, including review of documents for issuing to bidders and preparation of Tender Reports and other documents for assessment of tenders.
Assist with and where prepare estimates and as necessary, carry out tender analysis and benchmarking.
Have a perfect knowledge of excel software, and be very familiar with arithmetics.
Be organized in his work, and expedite the tasks in a short time.
Familiarise himself with the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience with strong international experience.
Pre and post-contract experience working for Cost Consultants, Employer’s/Developers/end users, Contractors or Project Managements Consultants is essential.
Membership to RICS, CIOB or equivalent is desirable.
Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract.
Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry, including claim management.
Competent IT user.
Great leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.