One of the biggest companies in Qatar is a client of Linum Consult. At their head office in Doha, they are in urgent need of a Contract & Claims Manager with rail sector experience to join their team.
DUTY
Making sure that valuations, consultations, and submissions to the procurement team are carried out diligently and in accordance with employer contracts; managing disputes, disagreements, and contract interpretations to ensure a favourable outcome for the company; collaborating closely with the Commercial department to ensure robust audit trails; and guiding and advising senior management and technical representatives on commercial matters as they arise supplying legal counsel when required to safeguard the business’s interests and making certain that all parties involved are informed of potential hazards
Participating in senior management meetings and filing reports; spearheading and assisting efforts to recoup expenses for the company’s advantage; and coaching commercial employees
The following qualifications are necessary: • At least 20 years of experience in legal, commercial, and/or claims management departments with a lot of exposure to rail projects; • At least a bachelor’s degree in law or quantity surveying, with professional membership (MRICS, MCIOB, or MCIARB). Having a postgraduate degree in law would be beneficial.
Excellent knowledge of the Qatari court system and arbitration procedures; a long history of employment in Qatar; familiarity with FIDIC standard contract forms; fluency in written and spoken English; and strong interpersonal and communication abilities.