Contract and Commercial Manager

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsible for Contract Management and takes care of the administration of the Contract and reports to the PM.
• Develop, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal and industry standards. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Responsible for reviewing the Contractor’s interim payment certificates. Develop and implement the commercial and procurement strategy.
• Responsible for reviewing the Contractor’s claims and managing and reporting upon variations. Evaluate market conditions and trends for informed decision-making.
• Oversee cost control processes to keep projects within budget.
• Address disputes and negotiate settlements when necessary.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the PM.
• Responsible for managing and reporting programme and budget change
• The Contracts Manager will provide oversight on all contractual and commercial matters relating to the design, construction and supply contracts, managing the procurement and budget control functions. The individual should be experienced in procurement under different forms of contract for major civil infrastructure and the Employer transit projects and be able to implement effective contract administration procedures and develop claims avoidance and mitigation strategies, as well as a sound understanding of insurances and bonds.

Requirements:

• University degree (engineering faculty)
• General overall experience (15) years
• 7 years of professional experience in the same field (Rail Transit Projects).
• 5 years of experience in management and implementation of similar transport infrastructure projects and in a similar position.
• Excellent communication and management skills and capacity to negotiate and develop good.
• FIDIC experience
• fluent in English.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.