Microsoft Regional Claims Manager Construction Contracts - APAC 

Singapore 

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and will be specifically tasked with driving contractual accountabilityand claims avoidance, early intervention, de-escalation, internal alignment and settlementGeneral Contractors (GCs) and OEM Equipment suppliers.

This role is located in Singapore as a preference.

Qualifications

1) Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management and/or Operations.

2) 10+ years experience in Supply Chain Management, Commercial Negotiations/Contracting and Claims Management.

3) Must have at least 5+ years of notable experience working in Construction / EPC industry on medium to large scale projects with claims resolution, commercial and/or project controls responsibilities.

4) Deep understanding of Contracting language and FIDIC-based terms with proven negotiation skills with external suppliers / service providers.

5) Experience in leading claims resolutions on multiple projects including experience in formal dispute resolution procedures such as mediation, adjudication and arbitration.

6) Preferred experience in the Data Center / Infrastructure / Power / Oil & Gas industry managing large capital projects and contracts management.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities

The Regional Contracts Claims Manager for Supply Chain will be key stakeholder focused on post-award contract management and claims avoidance. This individual will have extensive knowledge of the contract administration of large construction contracts as it relates to management of a contractor or service provided through the lifetime of the contracted scope. He/She will lead discussions on entitlements and claims settlements with General Contractors, Services and Equipment suppliers that do not meet Microsoft contracted terms. Leads cross-functional engagements with Construction, Engineering and shares best practices, drives alignment in resolving Supplier Claims. Directs team(s) to leverage personal expertise and benchmark data to identify and revise business requirements, manage conflicting priorities and tradeoffs, and resolve escalations to execute within the Global Claims Management framework.

This person will be expected to drive best practices / concepts for the full spectrum of activities that are associated with contractor post-award claims management including performance reporting and monitoring, formal correspondence, resolution and closeout. This individual should have extensive contract experience and understand the nuances of how complex and contentious contractual issues are administered and resolved. The individual will have knowledge of the various types of contract methods (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM, EPCM, etc.) as well as the different pricing formats (Lump Sum, GMP, T&M, Cost+, Unit Price) that work can be based on commercially. This individual will also have extensive experience in the analysis and negotiation of defensive and affirmative Claims involving the GCs or OEM equipment suppliers.

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