Senior Contracts Engineer
Arabian Industries LLC
Total years of experience :14 years, 6 Months
Maximize project margin and add value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting. Measured, valued, submitted and negotiated contract variations
Maximize project margin and add value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting. Measured, valued, submitted and negotiated contract variations
Drive the best value from suppliers and subcontractors, conduct monthly financial reviews on projects, and forecast final outturn values for cost, sales and margin. We have successfully handled key clients like ADNOC, QP, ARAMCO, PDO, OGC and BP.
Key role in maximizing the value of monthly applications and measurement and submission of contract variations
Ensure timely submission and negotiation of final accounts to the client/main contractor and subcontractors.
Perform monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.
Prepare tender documents for main contract packages. Created cost reports and monitored project cash flow forecasts.
Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters, including reviewing & and drafting correspondence.
Complete tracking of all the activities carried out by the Quantity surveyors at the site
Update and maintain documents and report the various forms of reports to the management.
Verify and submit variation orders and EOT with respect to the site conditions and progress reports.
Scrutinize daily person-hours/equipment spent by construction contractors or in direct hiring at the multidisciplinary level.
Appraise tenders and modify orders to keep the reports and payments in tandem.
Prepare monthly progress reports and conduct delay analysis on every aspect of the project execution.
Render support to the Commercial Contractual Team for developing monthly statements and clearance of purchase orders in sync with the execution of the project schedule. Analyse subcontractor liability reports and corrective actions.
Monitor procurement of long lead items associated with the project execution. Formulate the main contract's final account statement and retention. Created and submitted Variation orders and EOTs
Continuously update the tracking tool with the latest and upcoming tendering/contract information and details.
Maintain the change order register and follow up with the client for the timely approval in the main contract. Efficiently assist the Procurement Department in preparing GTCs, STCs and other contractual documents.
Play an integral role in the timely submission of notifications for the change orders. Developed cost analysis reports
Prepare the subcontractor liability log and circulate it to the relevant departments.
Interface with the QC Department to ensure that the vendor and subcontractors are updated with the requirements mentioned in the Material/Purchase requisitions
Perform the development of tender specifications for Strategic Management Organisation contracts in line with business expectations, risk perspective and applicable laws.
Assist and Contribute to developing and implementing departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls, and continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with the group guidelines, international/local standards, and relevant legislation.
Head tracking of the subcontractor personnel for the HSE training (data collected from HSE lead), assuring that the subcontractors associated with the job are contractually HSE qualified
Maintain HSE as a priority through compliance with HSE rules and ensure all contracts fully comply with company HSE policies.
Vital role in preparation of Milestone Payment Certificate (MPC) along with the submission to the client
Created and maintained MPC & Invoice Log as well as circulated same to the higher management
Integral role in the successful completion of Kizomba Satellite Phase 2, Angola, for Exxon Mobil
Collaborating with the project manager and team members to understand project requirements, objectives, and deliverables. Developing a project plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.Verified the actual quantities to evaluate both active & passive progress measurements as per contracts
Contributing to the project's design and engineering aspects may involve creating technical specifications, blueprints, or CAD drawings. Conducting analysis, calculations, and simulations to ensure the feasibility and efficiency of designs.Monitored daily person-hours/equipment spent by construction contractors or in direct hiring at the multidisciplinary level
Coordinating and managing subcontractors or external vendors involved in the project. This includes evaluating subcontractor proposals, negotiating contracts, and monitoring their progress and performance
Adept in verifying execution & utilization of the:
o Project management information systems for the project (also for subcontractors)
o Quantities data for extra & day works while assisting new price analysis
Skilfully Verified data consistency in respect to company procedures and project agreements
Identifying potential risks or issues that may impact the project's success. Analyzing risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing appropriate measures to minimize their impact.
Scrutinized daily person-hours/equipment utilized by the construction contractors or indirect recruitment
Supported technical-administrative settling of claims presented by sub-contractors
It maintains accurate project documentation, including technical reports, progress updates, and change orders. Provide regular reports to the project manager and stakeholders on project status, milestones, and significant developments.
It identifies and resolves technical issues or challenges that arise during the project. Troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Involved in selecting subcontractors for specific parts of a project. This consists of evaluating potential subcontractors' capabilities, experience, and track record to ensure they meet the project's requirements.
Contract Negotiation: Once a subcontractor is selected, the subcontract engineer is responsible for negotiating the terms and conditions of the subcontract. This includes defining deliverables, project timelines, payment terms, and other relevant contractual details.
Project Planning: Collaborates with the main project team to integrate the subcontracted work into the overall project plan. They ensure the subcontractor's tasks align with the project schedule and milestones.
Technical Support: Provides technical support and expertise to the subcontractor during the execution of their assigned tasks. This involves clarifying technical requirements, answering questions, and resolving technical issues that arise during the project.
Regularly monitoring the progress of subcontracted tasks is essential to keep the project on track and ensure they meet agreed-upon deadlines.
Communication: Effective communication between the primary project team and the subcontractor is crucial for a successful project; it serves as a liaison, relaying information and addressing any communication issues.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks related to subcontracted work is another responsibility of the subcontract engineer. They assess potential risks and work with subcontractors to implement appropriate risk management strategies.
Change Management: If any changes or deviations from the original project scope or plan exist, work with the subcontractor and the primary project team to manage these changes effectively.
Payment and Invoicing: verify that the subcontractor's work has been completed satisfactorily before approving payments and processing invoices.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation of all subcontract-related activities, including contracts, communication, and progress reports, is essential for project management and auditing purposes.
Performance Evaluation: Assessing the subcontractor's performance after their tasks is necessary to determine their effectiveness and suitability for future projects.
Documented and scrutinized site-related operations and costing of the project
Skills in preparation and summarizing all measured works
Efficiently maintained schedule of submissions and responses for approvals, inspections and, variations, etc
Developed quantity take-offs from drawings and comparison with the site measurements
Engaged in the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts. Involved in tabulation of price comparison and cost summary. Handled reconciliation of materials and works executed during the month
Spearheaded preparation of Sub Contractors' payments and recording /monitoring of all site works
Prepared monthly commercial reports in sync with the Project Manager and site team members
Carry out price checks and identify discrepancies and trends in subcontractor rates. Carry audits to check subcontractor rates are in line with agreed rates
Adept in maintaining all MECH QS documents and logs/registers applicable
Scrutinized variation of quantity with tendered quantity. Maintained a database of all estimated jobs and their corresponding Purchase orders and values. Tracked works being executed on unit rate and daily work basis. Prepared changes in order estimates
Formulated and compiled completion of certificates, measurement sheets and test packs
Tracked payments, cost overrun, all priority jobs, as well as claiming extra advantages like uplift and rewards as per contract
Managed third-party approval and claims. Recorded transmittals related to estimate and billing for audit
Associate Member of Chartered Arbitrators (ACAirb) Since 10. May. 2022
courses: Project Management Professional Certification from
Associate Member of Chartered Arbitrators (ACAirb) Since 10. May. 2022
Associate Member of Chartered Arbitrators (ACAirb) Since 10. May. 2022
courses: Certificate Course in AutoCAD
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