CONTRACTS MANAGER - (FIDIC YELLOW ESSENTIAL) - SENEGAL

Contracts Manager - (FIDIC Yellow Essential) - HV Transmission Project - Senegal We're seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a high-impact HV Transmission project in Senegal.
This role is crucial to ensuring contractual success and operational efficiency, collaborating closely with the Head of Mission to manage and advise on contract matters.
This position requires a profile with writing skills to respond to complaints and requests from companies, while ensuring contractual compliance.
It is essential that the candidate has financial management skills, particularly in the analysis and processing of statements issued by companies, and that he or she can effectively evaluate and manage modifications and changes in relation to contracts.
Responsibilities Include.
Overseeing all project contracts and advising on complaint assessment and mitigation Evaluating work progress in collaboration with the contractor's team, ensuring compliance for partial and final payments Preparing financial reports, forecasts, and payment certificates to support project delivery within set timelines Managing change orders and cost control to enhance project outcomes Experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures is a strong asset.
Financial Duties Ensure the financial follow-up of the 4 contracts (AIS lot, GIS lot, LSM lot, LST lot) One company per lot Doing monthly financial reporting Validation of company statement slips Issuance of IPC INTERIM PAYMENT CERTIFICATE for companies Follow-up of statements, invoices Establish the 3-month disbursement plans for the different lots Ensure the follow-up of the financial monitoring indicators of the contracts to be submitted to project weekly/monthly Contractual Duties Analyse, study and understand the project as a whole and the 4 lots Carry out contract management according to the provisions of the FIDIC Yellow Book / Have a good knowledge of the FIDIC Yellow Active participation in meetings with the Client and contractors Draft, review and modify contracts and changes (scope loading, scope, disputes, penalties, etc.) based on market analysis and technical and commercial proposals.
Ensure consistency of contractual clauses Retrieve information on progress, difficulties encountered in the field from the construction manager and supervisors Drafting of letters in response to company complaints / Support for the preparation of contractual complaints Identify risks (contractual, legal, commercial and financial, etc.) and propose hedging measures while respecting the rules set by the client as well as the administrative and legal clauses in force Advise the team in the choice and conduct of administrative procedures related to the implementation of the project Track and track changes to contracts, maintain and update contract documents Responding to conflicts or crises Work closely with our FIDIC expert/lawyer Prepare litigation files and participate in legal expertise Prepare meetings and responses to the ATM conciliator Provide support during contractual negotiations of amendments Key Qualifications (Essential for Client Approval).
Degree in Business Management, Law, Engineering, or related fields 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally on similar projects FIDIC Yellow Book accreditation or solid expertise in contract management Start Date.
Immediate Contract Length.
Months Location.
Dakar, Senegal Salary.
Up to $ USD per month This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy infrastructure in Senegal.
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