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Job Title: Contract and Cost Estimation Engineer


 


Job Purpose:


Perform and assist in all contracts administration and cost estimation activities under Tendering & Projects Controls Department by ensuring compliance to guidelines pertaining to contracts management operations.


 


Key Accountabilities:



Contracts Administration and Cost Estimation 



 




  • Support in developing and implementing DCT’s contracting standards, policies & processes and monitor compliance (policy/systems).

  • Assist to maintain accurate database of various contracts transactions for DCT projects.  

  • Provide support in preparing cost data for benchmarking purposes and update it regularly based on the market fluctuations. 

  • Prepare, maintain and update various contractual logs such as the contract logs, variation logs and payment logs. 

  • Review the insurance submitted by the Contractor / Consultants and ensure compliance with the Contract.

  • Review payment recommendations in accordance with the Agreement terms and issue for approval.

  • Review Variation Requests from Contractors / Consultants including assessment of entitlement, rate reviews, benchmarking etc. and respond as appropriate

  • For agreed Variations, prepare management / committee approval forms.

  • Prepare Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) costs based on PME’s project scope and support the team in reviewing the estimates from various stakeholders.

  • Maintain contractual records and documentation to assist and report on contract close out, extension or renewal.



Policies, Processes and Procedures




  • Follow all relevant section policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

  • Cross functional support to raise the service standards and practices in line with the Abu Dhabi Excellence in government performance.



Collaboration




  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on matters related to Contracts Administration in order to facilitate flow of information and to build awareness in those areas.



Day-to-Day Operations




  • Follow the day-to-day operations set by the Line Manager in the Contracts Section to ensure seamless process and business continuity and the delivery of effective with high quality outputs.

  • Report on a regular basis to Contracts Manager on operational activities, challenges, hurdles and methods of resolution or mitigation etc. as required to keep the Line Manager informed and updated about the unit’s activities.



EHS (Environment, Health and Safety)




  • Comply with all relevant EHS guidelines, policies and procedures, report incidents and hazards in a timely manner, and reduce consumption of natural resources to support in protecting the environment and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.



Change Management




  • Support the creation of culture susceptible to change management through a ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ approach to DCT’s business opportunities, participating in the development of new initiatives, meeting planned targets, and demonstrating preferred high-performance behaviours.



Continuous Improvement




  • Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement through the field or project procurement processes and practices; taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

  • Identify areas of improvement in both the management of relationships, and the delivery of the services and work closely with stakeholders to deliver change and improvement.

  • Act as the lead in achieving and maintaining international standards such as listed on certification and other accreditation, awards and recognition.