Head Contracts and Claims

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The role

We are seeking a Head Contracts & Claims for a hydropower project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract management, FIDIC contracts and claims resolution, particularly for dams and hydropower projects, ensuring effective contract administration, contractual compliance and timely dispute resolution.

• Develop, review, and manage contracts for hydropower projects, including scope, terms, and conditions.
• Ensure that all contracts comply with legal requirements and project specifications.
• Handle and resolve claims, disputes, and contractual issues arising during the lifecycle of hydropower projects.
• Prepare regular reports on contract performance, claims status, and potential issues for senior management.
• Liaise with legal advisors and external consultants as required to resolve complex claims.
• Identify potential risks related to contracts and claims and develop strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all contracts, claims, and related correspondence.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. BE/B.Sc in Civil Engineering or Masters in Construction Management/Contract will be given additional weightage)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract management, administration of construction management and claims resolution, with a focus on hydropower projects.
• Strong understanding of hydropower project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• FIDIC contract management exposure.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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