JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Overview
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.
We invite you to join us. Why?
When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.
Responsibilities
We envisage success in this role to include;
- Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of all contracts related to the project
- Ensure all contracts are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
- Manage contract changes and variations, ensuring all modifications are properly documented and agreed upon
- Develop and implement commercial strategies in alignment with project goals
- Monitor project budgets and costs, ensuring financial performance is within agreed parameters
- Conduct financial analysis and cost forecasting
- Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
- Oversee procurement processes, including tendering, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and subcontractors
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors
- Manage relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring performance standards are met
- Manage claims and disputes, ensuring they are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Prepare and defend claims, including negotiation and settlement
- Support project managers with commercial and contractual issues
- Provide commercial input into project planning and execution
- Prepare and present commercial reports to senior management and stakeholders
- Ensure all commercial documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored
- Lead and mentor a team of contract and commercial professionals
- Provide training and development opportunities to team members
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
- Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction
- Ensure all commercial activities comply with company policies, procedures, and governance standards
- Maintain awareness of industry best practices and regulatory change
Requirements:
Qualifications- To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 25 years' of experience in Commercial and Contracts Management, partnered with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or any related discipline.
KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its' contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.
We invite you to join us.
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