Saad Farooq Malik

• Preparing drafts of subcontract agreements and amendments for construction projects and negotiating with the Subcontractor(s).
• Recommending mitigation for the contractual risks in order to safeguard Company’s rights and avoid unnecessary liabilities.
• Drafting letters for the site operations.
• Drafting EOT Claims.
• Providing contractual support to the site team in interpretation of provisions of Contracts.
• Currently working on the Contracts (and subcontracts thereunder) of: - - Sindalah Island Projects, NEOM, KSA

• Directly responsible for the collation and recording of proposed change, variation order, and claim status for all the consultant and contractor contracts respectively.
• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure.
• Communicate contract policy, review and negotiate terms and conditions for subcontract, teaming and non-disclosure agreements.
• Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained.
• Provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met.
• Perform contract closeout activities, ensure contract review, approval and execution in accordance with corporate and/or business unit guidelines.
• Prepare, organize and maintain contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.
• Providing support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities.
• Acting as the process lead in reviewing and verification of Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) for Consultants and Contractors respectively.
• Submitting letters to the Client notifying the Contract cost limitations and request additional fund requirements.
• Identifying contractual problems and recommending appropriate actions to resolve them. Highlighting the problems which require management attention to ensure a timely response to the stakeholders.
• Directly responsible for the development and implementation of cost control Projects and procedures and preparation of narrative and cost control reports.
• Identifying opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes.
• Exemplifying a strong attention to detail.
• Possessing superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.
• Having strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Capable of professionally managing confidential information. Projects contractually administered include:

- Tertiary Care Hospital, Nishtar-II, Multan

- 200 Bedded Mother & Child Care Hospital, Layyah

- Revamping of DHQ Hospitals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

• Submitting Pre-Award Contract Reviews including, but not limited to;

· Identification of the Project Requirements for the incorporation of requisite contingencies in Proposal.

· Identification of Potential Risks and recommendation of corresponding mitigation measures.

· Close correspondence with the Clients to ensure timely clarifications of Contractual as well as Technical Queries.

• Participating in Post-Award Contract Activities including, but not limited to;

· Negotiating the conflicting Terms & Conditions to ensure an effective solution in order to safe-guard Company’s rights.

· Compilation of Contract Documents (Hard copies as well as Soft copies) incorporating the T&Cs agreed during the negotiation phase.

· Administering the Contract during the life cycle of Project.

· Timely submission of various developments of the Project through proper Contractual submissions.

· Strictly maintaining records to substantiate the submission of claims.

· Various Green and Brown Field Projects which have been Contractually managed and administered during the Pre-Award and Post-Award Stage are envisaged as hereunder;

· Gharo 50MW Solar Power Plant, Gharo

· Pearl Continental Hotel (Finishing & Electrical Works), Mirpur, AJK

· Pepsi Cola International Green Field Snacks Production Plant, Multan

• Various Hostel Blocks (Civil & MEP Works), Waste Heat Recovery Plant, Boundary Wall etc. at Pioneer Cement Plant (Line-III), Khushab

· Kia Lucky Motors Production Plant (Civil Works), Karachi

· Hayat Kimya Factory, M-3 Industrial Estate, Faisalabad

· Tariq Float Glass Factory Project, Sheikhupura

· Green Denim Manufacturing Unit at Interloop, Manga Raiwind Road

• Practicing standardization of various bespoke Contracts in-line with FIDIC books.
• Project Performance Reviews of Projects.
• Conducting Contractual Audits of various Projects.
• Identify potential risks clauses at Pre-Award stage and recommend mitigation of such risks.
• Compiling responses to RFPs.
• Coordination with Site teams for collecting data for Claims.
• Developing Narrative of different nature of Claims (EOT/Cost)
• Inter-departmental liaison for apt discharge of Bank Guarantees.
• Documenting and Maintaining contemporary records.
• Assisting in Reviews and Contractual Interpretation of various Projects including but not limited to;

· Construction Services For Civil, Mechanical, Electrical And Instrumentation Erection Works Of 7,300 Metric Tonnes Cement Clinker Per Day Plant (Line-III) at Existing Maple Leaf Cement Factory, Iskanderabad, District Mianwali, Pakistan.

· Civil Works & Auxiliary Buildings including Finishing Works at 7700 TPD Pioneer Cement Plant Project, Chinki, Khushab, Pakistan.

· Design, Manufacture, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 132/11.5KV (AIS) Grid Station and Transmission Lines in DHA Commercial Broadway (CBW) Sajpal, Phase-VIII & IX, DHA, Lahore on Turn Key Basis.

· Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited-Onshore Supply & Works