[What the role is]
Lead and responsible for overall project procurement, cost and contract management, which encompasses budgetary forecast, seeking funding approval, project cost control, management of fundings and reporting. Work closely with project managers and consultants on cost estimates and provide support in the construction funding process. Also work closely with project managers, providing them with contractual support to resolve issues with partners and stakeholders such as consultants and contractors.[What you will be working on]
Review public sector procurement framework periodically and surface updates for alignment of NYP’s procurement policies and financial procedures.
Manage external/outsourced resources (consultants and site supervisory staff) to execute the project
Oversee and give directions to Quantity Surveying and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) consultants on matters pertaining to cost, procurement, contracts, and capitalization
Review and check tender documents to ensure compliance with NYP’s procurement policy for construction works and services and financial procedures.
Call, evaluate and award tenders and quotations in compliance with NYP’s procurement policy for construction works and services and financial procedures.
Attend consultant and site meetings with the Project Team and ensure that contractual requirements are carried out on time and within budget.
Liaise and coordinate with consultants on contract administration including contract documentation, progress payments, management of variation works and ensure that project cost is within approved budget.
Meet financial objectives of the project by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, reporting budget updates and funding, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
Monitor project cashflow and exercise cost controls.
Coordinates cashflow updates for reporting to Management and - Coordinates between key stakeholders for project alignment and fund transfer.
Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required by Management in the course of work.
[What we are looking for]
Relevant qualification with at least 10 years of relevant working experience as Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor preferably in public/developer organizations or consulting firms.
Relevant experience in the procurement and contract management of large-scale development projects.
Working experience and knowledge of public sector procurement framework and policies.