Contracts ManagerFull-timeBusiness Line: TransportationType of contract: Permanent contractService Line: Inter - Urban TransportRegion: Asia PacificJob Family: Contract ManagementCompany DescriptionEgis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.Job DescriptionThe Claims / Contract Manager is responsible for protecting the organisation's contractual and commercial interests across infrastructure projects in the Asia region.The Claims / Contract Manager will play a dual role within the organisation. At project level, the incumbent will be directly involved in the day-to-day contract administration and claims management of an ongoing flagship railway project in the Philippines, including the preparation and submission of claims and variation orders. At regional level, the incumbent will act as a contractual advisor to other project teams in Asia, providing guidance on contract interpretation, risk management, and claims strategy.The role requires a hands-on professional with a strong command of FIDIC-based contracts, which are the standard form of contract used across the organisation's projects in the region.The main duties of the Claim/Contract Manager include, but are not limited to:Lead and personally contribute to the identification, preparation and submission of contractual claims, including Extension of Time (EOT) and additional-payment claims, ensuring full compliance with contractual notice and submission requirementsMaintain a live claim register, tracking all potential and active claims, their contractual basis, supporting evidence, and current statusReview and analyse contract documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, programmes, site records and cost data to build claim chronologies, cause-and-effect narratives, entitlement arguments, quantum substantiation and contemporaneous evidence filesDraft formal contractual notices, letters, and claim submissions to the Engineer and EmployerSupport commercial negotiations with the Employer, Engineer and subcontractors in connection with claims and variation ordersMonitor and advise on the contractual obligations of all parties, flagging risks and non-compliances to the project management team in a timely mannerLiaise with legal counsel where required on complex contractual or dispute-related mattersWorks closely withLegal,Finance / Project Controlsand technical teams, and coordinates withCorporate Contract Managementwhere Group guidance or escalation is required.Additionally, the following is expected on the Regional Level (Asia):Provide strategic contractual advice and support to project teams across the Asia region, including early-stage risk reviews, contract interpretation, and claim strategyConduct periodic contract health checks on active regional projects, identifying exposures and advising on mitigation strategiesSupport business development, project and legal teams with contract review, risk assessment and strategy for complex bids, disputes and claims involving joint venture or consortium agreements, partner interfaces, governance arrangements, liability allocation and multi-party contractual positionsSupport business development and tendering teams with contract review and risk assessment during the bid phaseDeliver internal training and awareness sessions on FIDIC contract management, claims preparation, and notice obligations for project teams across the regionAct as the regional reference point for contractual matters, escalating to legal or senior management where appropriateSupport implementation of mitigation or recovery plans on critical projectsIdentify recurring contract management issues and lessons learned to improve regional practicesQualificationsProven experience in contract management and/or claims management on major infrastructure or railway projectsDemonstrated experience working under FIDIC-based contractsExperience working on internationally funded projects (JICA, ADB, World Bank, or similar) and experience in the Asia-Pacific region are an advantageExperience managing complex contractual matters involving joint ventures, consortium partners or comparable multi-party delivery structures, including bids, disputes and claims, is an advantageIn-depth, practical knowledge of the FIDIC-type of contracts and their application in an international project environmentAbility to read, interpret and apply contract documents, specifications and employer's requirementsProficiency in claim quantification, including delay analysis methodologies (TIA, windows analysis, as-planned vs as-built) and cost substantiationSolid understanding of construction program management and its relationship to EOT claimsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured claim documents and contractual correspondenceProactive and detail-oriented, with a thorough approach to evidence gathering and documentationStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyAbility to coordinate and negotiate effectively with joint venture partners, consortium members and internal stakeholders across bids, delivery, disputes and complex multi-party claims, balancing shared objectives with the organisation's contractual and commercial interestsBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice
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