Doha, Qatar
Company At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. General Lead procurement and contractual role for the delivery of various projects Provide Quantity Surveying support related to various projects Draft or review any contractual letters as required Attend all project meetings as required Ensure full compliance of the contracts in the best interest of the Client during all stages of the Project, including commercial close out Key Responsibilities Assist with the development of the contracts and procurement strategy, policies, procedures and best practices for both for the Programme and various Project(s) To monitor, measure and audit the performance of the Consultant/Contractors in managing the cost, financial, and procurement activities Ensure that contracts are managed throughout the duration of the Project(s) in accordance with the Client's relevant policies and procedures Ensure that contract administration is properly carried out by the Consultant Monitor and report on the performance of contract administration by Consultants Ensure and review recommendations when requests for variation, addendum, extension of time, claims etc. are being processed, ensuring that they are in accordance with the Client's relevant policies and procedures To continually seek and capture lessons learned from the cost, financial, and procurement processes and use this intelligence to alter the process, tools and systems in order to improve the approach to delivering the program To identify, develop, and improve procedures and systems for the section, department, and the Client Ensures the correct execution of procedures for award and administration of projects To be an internal facilitator to assist with other relevant departments Obtain approvals as needed for projects and procurement Provide support to the Senior Contracts Manager, amongst others, where required, on procurement and contractual matters To make presentations and provide reports to the client senior management to ensure successful commercial delivery of the project Qualifications Skills and Competencies Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience Experienced user of MS Office and project management software Experience in International contracting mechanisms e.g. FIDIC and Governmental forms Experience in the assessment of claims and variations on major infrastructure projects Desirable to have experience of working in Qatar or the Gulf region Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects In-depth knowledge of various project procedures Management of service delivery based on a framework involving numerous stakeholders (both internal and external) Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders Mandatory requirements University degree from a recognised University in an appropriate field such as Project Management, Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken Driver's License Desirable requirements Professionally qualified in MRICS or MCIPS or equivalent is preferable Master's degree in a relevant field Arabic language skills Experience of working in Qatar or the Gulf region Additional Information Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at #LI-AK1 Skills and Competencies Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience Experienced user of MS Office and project management software Experience in International contracting mechanisms e.g. FIDIC and Governmental forms Experience in the assessment of claims and variations on major infrastructure projects Desirable to have experience of working in Qatar or the Gulf region Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects In-depth knowledge of various project procedures Management of service delivery based on a framework involving numerous stakeholders (both internal and external) Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders Mandatory requirements University degree from a recognised University in an appropriate field such as Project Management, Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken Driver's License Desirable requirements Professionally qualified in MRICS or MCIPS or equivalent is preferable Master's degree in a relevant field Arabic language skills Experience of working in Qatar or the Gulf region General Lead procurement and contractual role for the delivery of various projects Provide Quantity Surveying support related to various projects Draft or review any contractual letters as required Attend all project meetings as required Ensure full compliance of the contracts in the best interest of the Client during all stages of the Project, including commercial close out Key Responsibilities Assist with the development of the contracts and procurement strategy, policies, procedures and best practices for both for the Programme and various Project(s) To monitor, measure and audit the performance of the Consultant/Contractors in managing the cost, financial, and procurement activities Ensure that contracts are managed throughout the duration of the Project(s) in accordance with the Client's relevant policies and procedures Ensure that contract administration is properly carried out by the Consultant Monitor and report on the performance of contract administration by Consultants Ensure and review recommendations when requests for variation, addendum, extension of time, claims etc. are being processed, ensuring that they are in accordance with the Client's relevant policies and procedures To continually seek and capture lessons learned from the cost, financial, and procurement processes and use this intelligence to alter the process, tools and systems in order to improve the approach to delivering the program To identify, develop, and improve procedures and systems for the section, department, and the Client Ensures the correct execution of procedures for award and administration of projects To be an internal facilitator to assist with other relevant departments Obtain approvals as needed for projects and procurement Provide support to the Senior Contracts Manager, amongst others, where required, on procurement and contractual matters To make presentations and provide reports to the client senior management to ensure successful commercial delivery of the project
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