Contract Manager for Japanese civil works contractor

This is a new position for the PHASE 2 project for the Davao Bypass Road

Prepares, analyzes, and reviews the overall process in project bid submission, awarding, and contract management. In charge of monitoring contract variation, ensuring the company will be protected contractually and commercially.
Drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting negotiations, and finalizing contracts.
Writing and reviewing contracts / sub-contractors’ agreements, conditions, payments, claims, final accounts, other communication and notices; Reviews project correspondences and contributes commercial and contractual inputs to project site issues.

Management of variation orders.
Prepares and reviews pre-bid, consortium, JV, and client agreements as required.
Supports all the company’s operating divisions in interpretation of contract documents; Identifies, initiates, hires, trains, and appraises Engineers in contract management.

Preparation of Final Accounts.
Comply with safety policy and standard procedures.
Performs other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Review and negotiate various client-facing agreements, including:
　　　・Master Service Agreements
　　　・Amendments / Addendums
　　　・Certifications
Perform database entries related to contracts and agreements.
Interact with external clients and vendors.
Obtain input and approval from internal stakeholders.
Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills, with the ability to interpret complex contract clauses.
Ability to identify risk elements within a contract, assess their impact on business operations, and communicate risks effectively to senior management.

Graduate of Civil Engineering, Legal / Law Studies, or any related field. With Master's degree or its equivalent will be an advantage
Experience: With 7-10 years’ experience in Project Contract Management, 5 years spent in a managerial capacity.
Experience in the Construction industry, Government Projects, and knowledge of FIDIC Contract conditions.
With extensive knowledge in managing and negotiating contracts
Strong understanding of legal principles and practices.
Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and time management skills.
Should possess outstanding leadership skills and should be able to deal effectively with employees on all levels of the organization. Emphasis on experience & willingness to join the company as Project Staff in Davao City
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage high-volume, deadline-driven workloads.
Expert-level proficiency in redlining using Microsoft Word; working knowledge of Excel, and SharePoint
Government contract experience is a plus, including reviewing and interpreting government contract terms and procurement policies.

Benefits:
HMO on the first day
SL and VL
Life insurance

Work schedule: Mon - Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Interview: F2F Interview

Trial Period of 6 months. After evaluation, 6 6-month or 1 year project-based renewal.