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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 disruptionExtension of Time (EOT)Variations with programme impactsConcurrent delaysCritical path impacts

Conduct detailed forensic reviews of:

Contractor programmesTime Impact Analyses (TIA)Progress recordsContractual submissionsDelay 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 BoardsMediationConciliationArbitration proceedings

Assist with preparation and review of:

Position PapersReferralsRejoindersHearing submissionsPost-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 SystemsRolling StockTrackworksSignallingTelecommunicationsPower Supply & DistributionElectrification / OCSMajor MEP infrastructure projects

Extensive expertise in:

Delay analysisForensic schedulingProgramme reviewExtension of Time assessmentsDisruption analysis

Demonstrable experience administering and interpreting:

FIDIC Yellow BookFIDIC Silver BookMDB / 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 BoardsArbitration proceedingsFormal dispute resolution mechanisms

Knowledge of:

SCL Delay & Disruption ProtocolAACE International Recommended Practice 29R-03FIDIC Golden Principles

Experience on:

JICA-funded projectsADB-funded projectsOther 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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