Location: Egypt
Sector: Railway – Infrastructure Project under Construction
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-term Assignment

Context:

Lead and secure the contractual execution of a complex railway project based on a FIDIC (EPC-type) contract, by providing advanced expertise in claims management, contract monitoring, and coordination with field teams.

Main Responsibilities:

1. FIDIC Contract Management:

• Monitor the application of FIDIC clauses (Yellow/Red Book adapted for MOE)

• Provide daily contractual advice to the project management team (MOE)

• Ensure deliverables and project execution comply with contractual obligations

2. Claims Management:

• Analyze, draft, and support claims (e.g., time extensions, financial claims)

• Cross-analyze contract data, schedules, and pricing documentation

• Quantify delays and costs related to validated claims

• Manage follow-up, response, and negotiation with contractors, clients, and lenders

3. Technical Interface:

• Liaise regularly with planning, cost, and execution engineers

• Read and interpret drawings, schedules, and cost tables

• Possess sufficient technical understanding to communicate effectively with field teams

4. Reporting & Documentation:

• Draft contractual notes and decision-making documents for management

• Prepare contract tracking tables and claim summaries

• Participate in contractual coordination meetings

Candidate Profile:

• Education: Engineer, construction law specialist, or hybrid technical/legal background

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in contract management on large-scale infrastructure projects

• Languages: Fluent English required (professional spoken and written)