Contracts Manager

WSP

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage contract documents for consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Administer contract lifecycle: tender preparation, pre-award evaluation, post-award management, and contract close-out
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, schedule requirements, and applicable regulations
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence, change orders, insurance, guarantees, and approvals
• Monitor contract budgets, payment applications, cash-flow forecasts, and financial exposure
• Evaluate and manage variations, extensions of time, claims, and contractual disputes
• Conduct cost impact assessments and provide recommendations to senior management
• Prepare commercial analysis and support management in negotiation and settlement
• Prepare tender documentation, scope definitions, commercial conditions, and evaluation criteria
• Participate in bid evaluations and assist in negotiation of consultancy, construction, and service agreements
• Coordinate with legal and technical teams on bid clarifications, contract conditions, and award recommendations
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to relevant local regulations, international standards, and company policies
• Support internal and external audits, monitoring KPIs and compliance indicators
• Act as the commercial point of contact between consultants, contractors, project management teams, and client representatives
• Facilitate decision-making on contractual issues and ensure clear communication between involved parties
• Prepare and present contractual and commercial reports to management
• Maintain accurate records of all contractual documents, amendments, correspondence, and commitments
• Produce periodic reports on commercial status, pending claims, contract risks, and financial forecasts