Senior Tender and Contract Administration Engineer

Job Details

Job Description

Background of the company

    Kerchanshe Trading P.L.C is the leading producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia. It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets.  Currently our company needs a dedicated and motivated candidate


    General Job Description

    • The job holder is expected to provide professional advice, expertise and practical assistance to the staff of designated end-users of AM AM INVESTMENT’s Construction PLC in contracting strategies, reviewing scope of work, and contract negotiation, finalizing contract documents, contract controls and contract administration. He/she is responsible to ensure that the overall quality of tender and contract administration effort is in accordance with the established company procedures and expectations.

    Major tasks & Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for the effective and efficient administration of contracts to deliver the potential opportunities provided through the tender process; identifies commercial  risks  and  opportunities  before  entering   into  contractual agreements and maintains contract performance through out the project cycle.
    • Responsible  for  identification  of AM AM Investment contractual  obligation  following awards of contract and/or before the project commencement; prepares short summary of clause that need special attention by the project management berore the commencement of projects.
    • Responsible for preparing contract agreements and submit to his/her supervisor for comment.
    • Ensures the best overall Contract Administration that fulfills the commercial, technical & contractual requirements.
    • Prepares financial offer document
    • Responsible for developing, maintaining, reporting and monitoring contract
    • Performance and instigating corrective actions to improve and enhance performance.
    • Provides  direct  input  to  proposals,   client  presentations  and  contract negotiations
    • Understands and identifies the scope, terms and conditions of the Request for
    • Proposal (RFP) and determine the risks and contingencies through structured risk analysis and to manage the delivery of Proposals that meet the objectives of the RFP.
    • Reviews developed estimates based on historical data, engineering take offs, vendors, subcontract proposals, site conditions, clients expectations and requirements.
    • Provides feedback to procurement and Company’s Legal Advisor  to enable continuous improvement of the Company’s contract documentation.

    Name Of The Post Senior Tender and Contract Administration Engineer
    Experience 6+ years
    Employment Nature Full Time
    Job Post Date 22 Aug 2023

    Education

    Qualification

    •  BSc/MSc in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or related

    Skills

    Work Experience

    •  6/4 years of experience for BSc/MSc degrees respectively preferably in the Construction Industries, particularly in a Contract Administration role
    • Work  experience  as  a  multi  discipline  professional  in  Engineering  /  Project Tendering and contracts, Business Administration and Management is advantageous

    Special Skill and Knowledge

    • High level  of  negotiation  skills with  proven experience  in  directing  and motivating a skilled team of professionals, in the effective management and administration of major contracts
    • Significant  experience  and  detailed  practical  knowledge  of  contract management and administration
    •  Excellent  interpersonal  skills  and  ability  to  form  effective  working relationships
    • Ability to negotiate at the highest level
    • Excellent knowledge in tendering, proposal and contract development and
    • Ability to draft complex commercial contracts and present for legal review