Contract Administrator

B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying from an accredited University, age 30 plus, . At least 5 yrs post graduate experience with minimum 2 yrs experience in the Gulf region (preferably Dubai) Operating within the Contract Administration Department of the Contracting & Services Division of a leading local contractor/developer with interests that covers a wide spectrum of construction-oriented services, including electro-mechanical, concrete products, joinery & fit-out and metal fabrication, you will be working on a variety of prestigious projects throughout Dubai and the UAE operating in several of the architectural/civil companies and reporting directly to the Divisional Contracts Manager your main tasks and responsibilities will include: (i) Review and verify all contract documentation between the companies and any other party, including subcontract agreements, purchase orders, joint venture agreements, MOUs etc. (ii) Prepare extension of time claims (including costs) for the companies. (iii) Produce in-house contracts documents for projects and agreements for employment of outside subcontractors. (iv) Prepare interim valuations and final accounts, in conjunction with the site project managers and engineers. (v) Check and process subcontractor's payment certificates, and certify correctness of in-house payment applications. (vi) Monitor and agree subcontractor's variations and claims (extension of time/loss and expense recovery) assessments. (vii) In consultation with the companies' construction managers - prepare responses to contractual correspondence received from third parties. Experience in high spec. fit-out would also be an advantage. Computer literate (MS Office & preferably Primavera P3). Valid UAE driving license. Availability - Preferably immediate.