Rail Claims Specialist - Philippines
Rail Claims Manager / Delay & EOT Expert - Philippines
The Opportunity
An international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Claims Manager / Delay Analysis Expert to support one of Southeast Asia's largest railway infrastructure programmes.
Working as part of the Engineer's team on a major commuter rail project, you will lead the assessment and management of complex Extension of Time (EOT), delay, disruption and variation claims across major Rolling Stock and Railway Systems contracts.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a landmark railway development involving Rolling Stock, Trackworks, Signalling, Telecommunications, Electrification, Power Supply and associated railway systems, while providing expert contractual and forensic schedule analysis support to senior project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the assessment of Contractor claims relating to:
- Delay and disruption
- Extension of Time (EOT)
- Variations with programme impacts
- Concurrent delays
- Critical path impacts
Conduct detailed forensic reviews of:
- Contractor programmes
- Time Impact Analyses (TIA)
- Progress records
- Contractual submissions
- Delay event documentation
Establish and analyse project critical paths using Primavera P6.
Provide expert opinions and recommendations on contractual entitlement and programme-related claims.
Review and determine Contractor submissions in accordance with FIDIC contract provisions.
Support project management teams with contractual advice relating to delay, disruption and interface management.
Prepare formal determinations and technical reports relating to time-related claims.
Liaise with technical, scheduling, commercial and contract administration teams to establish facts and entitlement.
Participate in meetings and presentations with project stakeholders, including Employer representatives.
Support dispute resolution processes including:
- Dispute Boards
- Mediation
- Conciliation
- Arbitration proceedings
Assist with preparation and review of:
- Position Papers
- Referrals
- Rejoinders
- Hearing submissions
- Post-hearing statements
Requirements
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Project Controls or a related discipline.
- Approximately 20+ years' professional experience within major infrastructure projects.
- Minimum 10 years' experience on railway and transit projects.
- Strong background in:
- Railway Systems
- Rolling Stock
- Trackworks
- Signalling
- Telecommunications
- Power Supply & Distribution
- Electrification / OCS
- Major MEP infrastructure projects
Extensive expertise in:
- Delay analysis
- Forensic scheduling
- Programme review
- Extension of Time assessments
- Disruption analysis
Demonstrable experience administering and interpreting:
- FIDIC Yellow Book
- FIDIC Silver Book
- MDB / JICA-based contracts
Expert user of Primavera P6.
Strong report writing and stakeholder communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
CIArb accreditation or equivalent dispute resolution qualification.
Experience supporting:
- Dispute Boards
- Arbitration proceedings
- Formal dispute resolution mechanisms
Knowledge of:
- SCL Delay & Disruption Protocol
- AACE International Recommended Practice 29R-03
- FIDIC Golden Principles
Experience on:
- JICA-funded projects
- ADB-funded projects
- Other international donor-funded infrastructure programmes
SEO:
Rail, Metro, Claims, Contract Manager, Commercial, Rail Systems, Telecommunication, Telecom, ETCS, systems, E&M, Electrical, Philippines, Manila, South East Asia, Consultancy, Construction Supervision, JICA, ADB
ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.
For more information on any senior Rail & Metro jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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