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contract engineer

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Description

Contract engineers combine technical knowledge of contracts and legal matters with understanding of engineering specifications and principles. They ensure that both parts are aligned in the development of a project and foresee the compliance of all the engineering specifications and matters as defined in contracts.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

project managementengineering processesengineering principlestechnical drawingscontract lawconstruction industrycost managementlabour legislationtax legislation

Practical Skills

use technical drawing softwareensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulationsmanage contractsbuild business relationshipsassess financial viabilitymanage budgetsinterpret technical requirementsperform scientific researchmanage engineering projectidentify suppliersperform contract compliance auditsmanage tender processesmeet contract specificationsmanage sub-contract labourhandle customer complaintsmaintain contract administrationcompare contractors' bidsperform project managementassess supplier risksconsult with technical staffcarry out tenderingissue sales invoicesdefine technical requirementsmanage contract disputes

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

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EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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