Contract Administrator CCB / Claims - PERURAIL, Cusco

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Position Summary: Administer construction contracts under NEC and FIDIC frameworks, managing the full contractual lifecycle, prevention and resolution of claims. Key Highlights: 1. Administer construction and infrastructure contracts 2. Manage the full contractual lifecycle and resolution of claims 3. Act as a technical-legal interface to protect the company's interests We are a leading company in the tourism sector, with high international standards of service quality, safety, and punctuality. We offer a variety of train services to two of Peru’s most iconic destinations; likewise, we transport cargo and minerals with outbound logistics to the port of Matarani, positioning us as one of the most efficient logistics operators in southern Peru. Currently, we are seeking a professional to fill the position of: **Contract Administrator CCB / Claims**, based in Cusco. **Position Mission:** Administer Perurail S.A.’s construction and infrastructure contracts under NEC and FIDIC regulatory frameworks, managing the full contractual lifecycle—from award through closure—with special emphasis on prevention, documentation, negotiation, and resolution of claims, variations, and disputes with contractors and stakeholders. Act as the technical-legal interface between Project Management, Corporate Legal Department, and contractual counterparts, safeguarding the company’s interests through proactive, rigorous administration grounded in Peruvian civil law and international contractual standards. **Key Responsibilities:** * Administer construction contracts under NEC and FIDIC standards, ensuring both parties’ contractual obligations are fulfilled throughout the contract’s entire lifecycle. * Manage the Change Control Board (CCB), evaluating and approving scope, cost, and schedule changes. * Analyze, substantiate, and negotiate claims—including their impact on time and cost. * Draft and review formal contractual correspondence (Notices, Early Warnings, Compensation Events, instructions to the Contractor, responses to claims, meeting minutes, and any communication bearing legal effect on the contract), ensuring strict compliance with contractual time-bars. * Maintain a complete and up-to-date record of all contractual events: variation log, claims log, Compensation Events/Early Warnings log, correspondence register, and documentary evidence within the project’s EDMS. * Provide technical and contractual advice to the Project Manager and Coordinator on contractual and legal matters related to on-site decisions. * Apply and enforce principles of Peruvian Civil Law (Civil Code, Public Procurement Law where applicable, sectoral regulations from MTC/OSITRAN) in contract interpretation and execution. * Coordinate with Perurail S.A.’s Corporate Legal Department on disputes escalating to arbitration or judicial proceedings, preparing technical-legal memoranda, factual chronologies, and documentary support for arbitrators or external advisors. * Manage time extension processes (EOT), penalties, and contractual close-out. * Lead contractual coordination meetings with contractors, serving as the principal interlocutor in negotiations concerning claims, variations, and conflict resolution—always seeking solutions that preserve commercial relationships and Perurail S.A.’s interests. **Requirements** **Academic Qualifications:** * Licensed Civil Engineer, registered and authorized to practice. * Specialization in Civil Law or Construction Law. * Master’s degree in Construction Law, Arbitration, or International Contract Management is desirable. **Professional Experience:** * Minimum **10 years of professional experience** * At least **6 years** administering contracts under NEC and/or FIDIC standards. * Experience as a **Contract Administrator or Claims Manager** on at least two (2) infrastructure projects, each with a budget equal to or exceeding **USD 50 million**. **Specific Experience in:** * Comprehensive claims management: preparation, analysis, quantification, negotiation, and resolution (including DAB, adjudication, or arbitration mechanisms). * Drafting formal contractual correspondence under NEC/FIDIC contracts (Notices, Early Warnings, Compensation Events, responses to claims). * Managing the Change Control Board (CCB) and contractual variations. * Participation in contractual due diligence and monitoring of contractual compliance. * Desirable experience in construction arbitration proceedings (drafting submissions, serving as technical witness or technical-legal support). **Key Knowledge Areas:** * Contract administration under FIDIC standards (Red, Yellow, Silver Books) and NEC (NEC3 / NEC4) * Advanced knowledge of the Peruvian Civil Code as applied to construction contracts * Familiarity with contracts governed by the Peruvian Public Procurement Law (Law No. 30225) * Contractual risk management and dispute resolution * Document management systems (EDMS) **Tools and Technical Skills** * Microsoft Excel – Advanced * MS Project – Intermediate * Power BI – Desirable * S10 – Desirable * English – Intermediate **Position Conditions:** * Reside in Cusco or be available to relocate. * Primarily office-based work, with periodic site visits. * Availability to travel and attend contractual meetings and dispute resolution processes. **Benefits** * Collaborative work environment. * Formal employment registration from day one, including all statutory benefits. * Profit-sharing participation. * Corporate bonuses. * Career development path. * Continuous training. * Corporate benefits. * 100% covered oncological insurance for the employee. Per Law No. 29973 “General Law for Persons with Disabilities”, we do not discriminate against persons with special abilities. “All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age”. Applicants meeting the requirements must send their **updated CV**, indicating their **salary expectations**, to the email: **reclutamiento@perurail.com**, with the subject line: **PR47-26 – Contract Administrator CCB / Claims – Cusco**.