Senior Contract Manager - Royal HaskoningDHV

Our Organisation:

NACO Netherlands Airport Consultants is a company of Royal HaskoningDHV and a globally leading consultancy and engineering firm in the field of Airport Development. We have a strong international reputation in airport consultancy in all its aspects including design and management of airport developments. With a team of over 200 multinational staff we work on high profile projects on behalf of public and private owners operators investors developers and contractors at locations all over the world. We are the goto consultant when it comes to airport consultancy.

One of our key ongoing projects is the Construction Supervision of Terminal 2 Package 1 (Terminal Project) and Package 3 (Airside Project) at Kuwait International Airport. We are part of a consortium with Foster Partners Gulf Consult and Arup with NACO having key roles since the early project stage Masterplanning through Design Development and now Construction Supervision.

Construction of this 4 Bio. EUR project started in 2016 with the construction of Terminal 2. This new terminal has an initial capacity of 25 MAP and a GFA of 700000 SQM. Being the designers for the Package 3 Terminal Airside which includes 51 Narrowbody Equivalent Aircraft Stands Remote Stands Apron Services (Cross) Taxiways GSE Cargo and APM Tunnels Consolidation Centre and Catering Building we have now been commissioned for the Construction Supervision for Package 3. Construction of Package 3 started in October 2024 and is due for completion in Q1 2027.

As part of our Construction Supervision team for Package 3 we are looking for a Senior Contract Manager.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a versatile experienced and handson Senior Contract Manager who will proactively manage and administer all contractual aspects on site for the Package 3 contract. This entails Contract Management both from financial and contractual/legal point of view. You are part of the leadership in the Lead Consultants team on site. You will work closely on daily basis with and report to the Resident Engineer of the Lead Consultant and you will frequently interact directly with key stakeholders such as the Client / Employer the Contractor and others.

You have extensive post contract experience and you will ensure the appropriate execution of contract(s) incl. e.g. assessment of interim payment valuations certification and final accounts assessment and mitigation of construction changes/claims provide ongoing proactive contractual advice to the Resident Engineer / the Employer and you take ownership over daily/weekly/monthly Project Reporting relevant to the Contract Management.

Your job

• You will be part of our Airside Construction Supervision team for Package 3 stationed in Kuwait
• You have ownership for the entire Contract Management of Package 3 both financially and contractually/legally reporting to the Resident Engineer
• Leading and directly managing the Contract Management team consisting of 3 (other) experienced (Senior) Quantity Surveyors ensuring full team integration and performance as well as coordinating with other key project functions such as Project Planning and Controls
• Managing and administering the Project Contract(s) ensuring compliance with Terms and Conditions as well as compliance with local laws regulations and industry standards
• Maintain comprehensive Project Records of all related communications and any changes
• Review of Interim Payment Certificates versus actual project progress and contractual Bill of Quantities
• Review and mitigation of (potential) Claims Variations Extension of Time Claims and Contract Amendments
• Receipt review and recording of warranties affidavits receipts releases and waivers of lien or bonds indemnifying the Employer. Securing receipt of surety or sureties if any and prepare reduction or partial release of retention or the making of (final) payment vis a vis the preparation and issuance of Certificate(s) of (Substantial / Final) Completion
• Coordination of communications approvals notifications and record keeping relative to (changes in) the project. Drafting all contractual letters and response letters for approval and submission by the Resident Engineer and the Employer. Actively lead dispute prevention and resolution
• Daily/weekly/monthly reporting including preparing (relevant chapters of the) Monthly Progress Report
• Periodical reporting and analysis including general assessment of project performance highlighting of critical issues and potential risks as well as recommendations for corrective actions and dispute resolution and prevention

Your Profile:

• A BSc or MSc in Architectural Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar
• Diplomas or certificates in Contract Management Contract Administration or Cost Management. Accreditations such as for Chartered Surveyor are a pro
• A minimum of 20 years of working experience of which 10 years related to Contract Management in the development or construction of Airports
• Including a minimum of 8 years onsite experience in Contract Management of Airport Projects of which at least 5 years in a PMC (Project Management Consultant) role
• Active knowledge of standard contracts such as FIDIC. Knowledge of local government contracts in Kuwait particularly those of the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and CAPT are a pro
• Proven ability to handle very large and complex infrastructural projects substantiated by actual experience in the job requirements stated above
• International working experience including in the Middle East
• Strong Leadership and Management skills
• Good command of the English language in writing and presentation
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for leading client & contractor meetings

We offer you:

• Job in Kuwait in a very international environment for 23 years
• To be part of a highly skilled team in a challenging environment
• Being part of the global leading aviation consultancy NACO
• A very good remuneration package

Apply now!