Contracts Engineer

About the role

Archirodon, an international EPC contractor active for more than half a century in energy, marine, infrastructure and defence and security projects, is looking for a full-time Contracts Engineer to join its team in the Regional Office in New Cairo, Egypt.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, supervise and ensure compliance with construction and related project contracts, advising the Project Manager
• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence and legal documents related to project execution
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations to the Client and report issues to the Project Manager and/or Regional Contracts Manager
• Identify and escalate contractual and legal matters, and review deviations from standard contract forms, agreements or templates
• Prepare contracts and legal documents with third parties using standard templates, in coordination with the Regional Contracts Manager
• Review subcontractors' and suppliers' proposals, bids and contract modifications from a contractual perspective
• Analyze and manage contractual conflicts between the company, Client and third parties, and propose solutions
• Prepare and/or review meeting minutes with Clients and JV/Consortium partners
• Maintain contractual records, including correspondence and claims
• Support disputes, litigation, arbitration and extrajudicial settlements in coordination with Project Controls and regional teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Contracts (mandatory); Master's degree is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction projects within contracts administration or project controls
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Detail-oriented, accountable, proactive, able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Required skills

• Solid understanding of contract management, claims and the legal aspects of construction projects
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills