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.