JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Contract Manager

Reporting: Project Manager/ Senior Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities
Includes but not limited to the following:

 The main responsibility is to manage and administer the contract (FIDIC) between the
Company and the Employer (Vietnam authorities) and defend & protect the interest of the
Company on a daily basis of contractual issues with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
 Develop, update and implement the commercial and contract administration policy and
procedures
 Draft and establish contractual agreement and letters for the project team
 Manage, draft and analyse the documentation in relation to progress of cost and
expenses claim, final account and a variety of other documents
 Manage, check and verify required insurances and bonds (if any), project checklists,
encumbrances, notices to proceed, change orders, pay requests, etc…
 Liaise with Project Managers and Design, Procurement and Construction teams on
contractual matters
 Advise the Project Managers or other operational staff on contract administration
 Highlight legal implications of contracts and negotiations
 Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract
visibility and awareness to support implementation
 Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.)
 Attend project meetings (internal and with client) as and when required
 Manage in collaboration with procurement and logistic any potential disputes with
suppliers/subcontractors
 Produce and manage, with the bidding team, all the legal and contractual aspects of
prequalification and bids (internal and external)
 Any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements
 Bachelor or higher with minimum 15 years of working experience in which 10 years at the
similar position at the railway projects
 Deep understanding & experience with FIDIC construction contract, project management and
dealing with public customers
 Good knowledge of laws and regulations including but not limited to investment laws,
enterprise laws, labour laws and contract management
 Strong knowledge of the local/regional market in relation to industry trends and norms
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 Strong analytical, problem solving, balanced and independent judgment, law interpretation
and implementation skills
 Strong negotiation & organisational skills, high level of detail orientation, and efficient time
management
 High ability of English communications (both verbal and written)
 Strictly follow code of ethics, strong integrity and honest

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