Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline. Please refer to the job advert for further information.
Contract Manager - Marine & Civil Construction
Projects & Operations Division
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Contract Manager Marine & Civil Construction will be responsible for managing all contractual and commercial aspects of marine and civil construction projects. The incumbent will ensure contracts are administered effectively, risks are minimized, and contractual obligations are fulfilled while protecting the company’s commercial interests.
Criteria Requirement
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management within marine and civil construction projects
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline
- Age 35 to 50 years
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Sinhala/Tamil will be an added advantage
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel, MS Project, Contract Management Systems, and document control software
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts for marine and civil construction projects.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and statutory requirements.
- Manage contract variations, claims, extensions of time, and dispute resolution.
- Review tender documents and provide commercial and contractual advice during procurement.
- Coordinate with project managers, consultants, legal advisors, contractors, and clients on contractual matters.
- Monitor contract performance and identify contractual risks and mitigation measures.
- Prepare commercial reports, correspondence, and contractual documentation.
- Support project teams in interpreting contract provisions and resolving contractual issues.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of contracts, amendments, claims, and project documentation.
- Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and the Board of Investment (BOI) where required.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC or equivalent).
- Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills.
- Strong analytical and risk assessment abilities.
- High attention to detail and document management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
The successful candidates will be offered opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
A Starting Salary of 400,000 LKR.
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