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Role overview
Tatu City is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage project contracts at their site in Tatu City, Kiambu County. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in handling large construction contracts, especially those familiar with FIDIC standards, who want to support senior project management in contract administration.
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What you will do
- Manage all contract-related communication between the project team, main contractor, and stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely correspondence.
- Maintain an up-to-date register of contractual notices, instructions, and letters to keep a complete project record.
- Oversee the change management process by logging, tracking, and coordinating contractor change proposals and assisting in the evaluation of variations.
- Support the Senior Project Manager and Quantity Surveyors in assessing claims and variations, preparing formal variation orders and instructions.
- Administer contractor claims including extensions of time and additional costs by compiling necessary documentation and maintaining a log of potential claims and risks.
- Prepare regular reports on contractual matters such as change orders, claims, and correspondence status for senior management.
- Ensure all contractual documentation is complete, accurate, and accessible, assisting in monthly progress and executive summary reports.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a field such as Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
- Have between 7 and 10 years of direct experience in contract administration or quantity surveying on large construction or infrastructure projects.
- Possess significant experience working in a contracts-focused role for a major client, project management consultant, or main contractor.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of major international contract forms, especially FIDIC Red and/or Yellow Book.
- Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience with document management systems like Aconex is highly desirable.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application as instructed. The employer has not published a closing date.