Contract Specialist - Cape Town at Turner & Townsend

Job Description

• Our Cape Town team is led by a team of experts in , claims management and dispute resolution. With high performing business units in Western Cape.

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 RICS, LLB, PMP, MSc. Construction Law or similar
• 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