Lead Engineer - Contracts
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About the Role
JASARA PMC is seeking a Lead Engineer to act as an independent contractual authority under FIDIC forms of contract on major infrastructure projects. The role requires 20-25+ years of experience and prior appointment as Engineer on major contracts.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the Engineer under FIDIC contracts, ensuring fair and impartial administration of contracts between Employer and Contractor.
- Administer QIC based contractor agreements in compliance with FIDIC procedures and contractual obligations.
- Review and certify interim and final payment certificates, variations, claims, and extensions of time.
- Serve as an independent decision making authority, maintaining neutrality between contracting parties.
- Provide high level engineering leadership and ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
- Act as the key interface between Employer, Contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
- Proactively identify project risks and contractual issues.
- Manage and evaluate claims, disputes, and variations with strong commercial awareness.
Requirements
- 20 25+ years of experience
- Prior appointment as Engineer on major contracts
- Extensive expertise in contract administration, engineering oversight, and dispute neutral decision making
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Job Overview
- JASARA PMC is seeking a dedicated Lead Engineer to act as an independent contractual authority and represent the Engineer's role under FIDIC forms of contract across client's contractor agreements.
- This position requires extensive expertise in contract administration, engineering oversight, and dispute neutral decision making on major infrastructure or construction projects.
- The role demands a seasoned professional with 20 25+ years of experience and prior appointment as Engineer on major contracts.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Engineer under FIDIC contracts, ensuring fair and impartial administration of contracts between Employer and Contractor.
- Administer QIC based contractor agreements in compliance with FIDIC procedures and contractual obligations.
- Review and certify interim and final payment certificates, variations, claims, and extensions of time (EOT).
- Ensure proper documentation, notices, and contractual communications are maintained in accordance with FIDIC requirements.
- Serve as an independent decision making authority, maintaining neutrality between contracting parties.
- Assess contractor and employer claims objectively, issuing determinations and decisions based on contract provisions.
- Provide professional judgments that minimize disputes and support project continuity.
- Provide high level engineering leadership and ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
- Review and approve design submissions and technical deliverables.
- Oversee construction activities to ensure alignment with approved plans and contractual scope.
- Act as the key interface between Employer, Contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
- Lead meetings, progress reviews, and resolution discussions related to contractual and technical issues.
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