Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
Why this role?
We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will proactively be working with the projects teams to make sure that KONE is adhering to local and global policies/regulations and sticking to its rights under existing contracts. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of being a go-getter and who understands how to partner and collaborate with the business.
Being part of a global organization that actively supports your career means that, for the right person, this critical role could be the next step in a fantastic career at KONE.
Why this role?
We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will proactively be working with the projects teams to make sure that KONE is adhering to local and global policies/regulations and sticking to its rights under existing contracts. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of being a go-getter and who understands how to partner and collaborate with the business.
Being part of a global organization that actively supports your career means that, for the right person, this critical role could be the next step in a fantastic career at KONE.
What will you do?
- Understand fully the terms of KONE’s contract with the customer and also the terms of the subcontract with any of KONE’s subcontractors for the respective project.
- Ensure KONE’s enforcement of its contractual rights and compliance with contractual obligations, e.g. by supporting the project team in issuing notices in accordance with the provisions of the contract, submitting and responding to extension of time and other claims under the contract, submitting payment applications, identifying the works falling within or outside KONE’s scope of works, preparing variation claims, resolving disputes and limiting potential liabilities including managing and reporting claims.
- Support the project team in reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence and advising on matters that have contractual and/or financial implications.
- Assist in the selection and appointment of subcontractors to ensure appropriate terms and conditions of appointment and in the management of their performance, including negotiation of any loss and/or expense claims while work is in progress.
- Assist the project team in maintaining accurate contract files for all correspondence and other related contractual documentation.
- Assist in the management and documentation of the snagging and handover process to secure KONE’s liability position.
- Support the project team in preparation and submission of applications for payment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Liaise and negotiate with the customer in respect of same, as required.
- Ensure invoice disputes are resolved with the maximum benefit to the project.
Are you the one?
- Bachelor degree
- 5+ years of progressive experience in contracts management within projects/construction environment in Egypt with focus on post award
- Excellent Arabic and English language skills
- Thorough understanding of contractual issues, legal risks and liabilities
- Excellent understanding of Egyptian laws, regulations and construction contracts
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to take initiative and work independently
- This is an individual contributor role, so candidate should be hands on, active and able to work with minimal supervision.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an automated video interview. Please check your e-mail regularly so you can submit within the required time frame.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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