Contract Specialist - Road and Highway Project, Timor-Leste

About the role

SMEC is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support the delivery of a major road and highway infrastructure project in Timor-Leste. The role covers contract administration, procurement support, claims management, compliance monitoring and ensuring contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle. The position is based in Timor-Leste.

Key responsibilities

• Contract administration and procurement support
• Claims management
• Compliance monitoring
• Ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled throughout the project lifecycle
• Overseeing the execution of the DBF contract

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree preferred; postgraduate qualification in contract management
• 15 years of experience in project and contract management of large road construction projects
• Experience preparing, managing and overseeing the implementation of infrastructure contracts
• At least two highway or large road construction projects of similar nature, each with a construction cost of 200 million USD or more
• Relevant international experience and at least 2 years of work experience in developing countries
• Fluent writing and speaking English is mandatory

Required skills

• Contract administration under FIDIC conditions of contract (an added advantage)
• DBF contract oversight