Procurement/Contract Specialist

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of major highway, bridge and road infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting traffic studies, forecasting traffic demand, evaluating transportation networks, developing traffic management strategies, and ensuring efficient and safe movement of people and goods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for road and highway infrastructure projects.

• Prepare procurement plans, tender documents, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and bidding documents.

• Manage prequalification, tendering, bid evaluation, contract award, and negotiation processes.

• Maintain procurement and contract records, reports, and audit documentation

• Support project risk management related to procurement and contract administration.

• Provide procurement and contract advisory services to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent/relevant degree

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in preparation of bidding documents and in procurement of Works, Goods, Consulting and Non consulting Services, preparation of strategic procurement plan (or equivalent document) for projects, preferably for projects funded by MDBs.

• Male or female

• Good communication in English Language

Preferred Skills

• Procurement planning and tender management.'

• Contract preparation, negotiation, and administration.

• Construction contract management.

• Risk assessment and mitigation.

• Contract management best practices for infrastructure projects.

• Performance monitoring and reporting.

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