Senior Manager – Advisory for Client Representative & Contract Management

The Senior Manager – Advisory for Client Representative & Contract Management is responsible for providing high‑level advisory leadership across project controls, engineering governance, commercial management, and contract administration for large‑scale EPC/EP&C projects.

This role serves as a strategic interface between the Client, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, and Finance teams—ensuring that project delivery remains technically compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with contractual obligations. The position plays a key role in risk mitigation, schedule governance, variation and claims management, and driving continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling Oversight

• • Lead and oversee the development, compilation, and updating of P6 project schedules, including S‑curves, progress curves, and critical path analyses.
  • Facilitate P6 planning workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor milestone payments and ensure related planning documentation is kept accurate and current.
  • Review engineering and procurement schedule performance and identify deviation

Technical Governance & Engineering Coordination

• • Review and ensure alignment of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Construction Execution Plan (CEP) across disciplines.
  • Lead or support weekly technical and engineering coordination meetings (internal and with HHI).
  • Review engineering deliverables, including technical submittals, document registers, and progress of IFC/IFD documentation.
  • Review Design Change Notices (DCNs) and Field Change Notices (FCNs) for accuracy and compliance.
  • Review Management Plans (ITP, HSE, Environment, Transport Plans) and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee shipping, transportation, and bonded‑zone‑related technical and regulatory requirements.

Procurement, Logistics & Commercial Reviews

• • Review commercial documentation, including Letters of Credit, insurance instruments, and contractual compliance records.
  • Oversee shipment schedules and ensure documentation completeness.
  • Lead or support third‑party QC inspection services tender processes.
  • Review Procurement Plans and monitor procurement progress and readiness.
  • Participate in bi‑weekly procurement meetings with vendor / EPC company to resolve constraints.

Construction Coordination & Site Governance

• • Participate in weekly construction coordination meetings with vendor / EPC company.
  • Support the review and verification of construction progress, site measurement, and re‑measurement activities.
  • Ensure technical‑to‑construction alignment and timely resolution of site‑related issues.

Progress Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• • Review monthly EP and Construction progress reports and ensure consistency with site performance.
  • Review monthly S‑curves and progress dashboards for accuracy.
  • Lead the development and alignment of monthly reporting templates and requirements with vendor / EPC company.
  • Organise and chair monthly progress review meetings with HHI and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide monthly project updates to the Country Director or senior executives.

Contract Administration, Claims & Payment Certification

• • Review, prepare, and recommend Variation Requests (VR) and Variation Orders (VO).
  • Draft, review, and advise on Contract Amendments.
  • Review Interim Payment Applications and issue Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Lead early assessment and resolution of claims or disputes, acting as a neutral facilitator between the Client and Contractor.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• • Maintain and update the Project Risk & Issues Register and track mitigation actions.
  • Identify potential schedule delays, commercial risks, and technical risks proactively.
  • Escalate critical risks to management, supported by analysis and recommended actions.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• • Act as a key advisor to the Client on engineering, procurement, commercial, and contractual matters.
  • Support negotiations relating to bonded‑zone operations, logistics, and regulatory processes.
  • Maintain alignment between Client expectations, Contractor commitments, and contractual frameworks.
  • Provide strategic communication channels between multidisciplinary teams.