Senior Contracts / Claims Manager

Job Description

ole & responsibilities Lead and manage post-award contracts and subcontract administration, ensuring strict contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic claims management. Develop and prepare high-value quantum and delay claims, including cost entitlement, disruption analyses, and loss-of-productivity evaluations. Direct forensic delay analysis efforts in collaboration with planning teams to substantiate Extension of Time (EOT) claims. Formulate and present strong claims arguments with supporting technical and commercial justifications, aligning with EPC, and contract-specific provisions. Defend against incoming claims, leveraging robust contractual, technical, and factual counterarguments to protect project interests. Prepare and oversee expert-level claims reports, position papers, and legal arguments for arbitration, dispute resolution, and settlement negotiations. Liaise with external legal advisors, to strengthen claims positions and facilitate settlements. Mentor and develop contracts and claims teams, ensuring best practices in claims preparation, defense, and reporting. Preferred candidate profile Mastery in EPC, and bespoke contract frameworks Extensive experience in quantum and delay claim preparation & defense Strong proficiency in forensic delay analysis methodologies Excellent English communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills Perks and benefits