Contract Specialist

7 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Description

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.

**Job Description**:
Our Cape Town team is led by a team of experts in claims management and dispute resolution with high performing business units.

**Scope of services**:
Specific competencies required
- Expert knowledge of the family of New Engineering Contracts (NEC);
- Extensive knowledge of the early warning and compensation event/ variation procedures;
- Extensive working knowledge of the principles of design and construction projects
- Extensive working knowledge alternative dispute resolution processes;
- A solid background in construction science, business management as well as related work experience within the construction industry; Extensive working knowledge of contracts, plans, specifications and regulations; Computer literate and highly proficient with all software programs generally applied in project management;
- Good interpersonal relations to communicate with clients and contractors to effect satisfactory working relationships;
- Good communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, to support effective communication with clients and contractors;
- Able to understand, transmit and follow written and verbal instructions;
- Able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner; and
- Extensive experience in:

- Dispute management
- Rebutting statements of claim;
- Contract administration; and
- Auditing.

Deliverables
- Direct the Contract Management activities of project team members in the execution of projects;
- Referrals and rebuttals as required for disputes;
- Audit reports;
- Minutes of meetings as required;
- Expert knowledge and advice

**Qualifications**:

- Professionally qualified in Quantity Surveying / Engineering Degree.
- Experienced in working in multiple contract environments and under a range of procurement routes
- Knowledgeable in collaborative working practices
- Confident, approachable and patient delivery style
- Competent to present alone and to work as part of a senior training delivery team
- Confident in managing multiple stakeholder requirements
- Able to prepare, define and lead on training proposals, and work closely alongside Senior Management and the wider Turner & Townsend team

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