CONTRACT MANAGER

Core Responsibilities

Contractual Administration: Draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts, supply agreements, and variations. Ensure all contracts are accurate, relevant, and updated.
MEP Project Oversight: Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with technical specifications, design drawings, and quality standards (e.g., HVAC maintenance, electrical installation).
Financial Control: Manage project P&L, track costs, prepare monthly applications for payment, and manage variations and final accounts to ensure profitability.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure site activities comply with health and safety legislation (e.g., CDM regulations in the UK) and RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
Commissioning & Handover: Manage commissioning, testing, and handover documentation, including O&M (Operations & Maintenance) manuals and as-built drawings.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project margin/profitability.
Adherence to project schedule/milestones.
Contract compliance (QA/QC).
Zero lost-time accidents/safety incidents.

Required Skills and Qualifications
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of MEP systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, and plumbing/fire protection systems.
Experience: Usually 3-5+ years in a contract management, quantity surveying, or project management role within construction or facilities management.
Commercial Acumen: Ability to analyze contract documents, manage cash flow, and handle variations.
IT Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) software, and Project Management tools.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management is often required. Professional certification (e.g., RICS, CIPS, PMP)

Typical Work Activities:
Site Inspections: Conducting regular site visits to monitor installation quality and safety compliance.
Meetings: Attending project meetings, site coordination meetings, and client reviews.
Variation Management: Identifying and documenting changes to the scope of work and securing approval.