Contracts and Claims Lead

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of project systems, processes and strategies to ensure contract timelines are adhered to and monitor and ensure teams compliance with deadlines as stipulated in the respective Contract.
• Adhere to and maintain familiarity with any client processes and procedures.
• Provide analysis and evaluation of submitted claims, including:
• Evaluation of contractual entitlement.
• Identify, collate, and evaluate relevant facts and records, liaise with respective teams, and provide analysis and responses based on facts, documents, and contract requirements.
• Prepare, brief, and advise strategies for claim resolution, defences, and counterclaims.
• Provide independent conclusions and recommendations related to claims and disputes, ensuring that robust contractual, factual, and commercial input is considered.
• Assess the potential for and entitlement of Client claims and advise accordingly.
• Provide all appropriate advice and support to the clients regarding disputes.
• Preparation and issuance of contractual letters and respective responses to contractual letters.
• Undertake audits and reviews of budgets, interim payment certificates, requests for Client approval of additional costs and interim payment certificates.
• Manage team to achieve common deliverables and keep adequate project and contractual records.
• Oversee coordination between departments, ensuring effective communication and team responsibilities.
• Provision of contractual inputs to monthly reporting.