Contract Administration/Management & Commercial Management

Mendis Professional Services delivers comprehensive contract administration, contract management, commercial oversight and quantity surveying support across all phases of project delivery. We work with clients, EPCM teams and contractors to ensure clarity, compliance, cost control and disciplined project governance.

Pre‑Contract (Client / EPCM)

Strategic preparation and procurement support to establish clear, compliant and competitive contract foundations.

Capabilities include:

  • Compilation and refinement of Scopes of Work

  • Preparation of tender documentation and procurement packages

  • Issuing Invitations to Tender

  • Tender evaluation, clarification and recommendation

  • Preparation of Head Contract and Subcontract documents

  • Coordination of pre‑award processes and documentation

Post‑Contract (Client / EPCM)

End‑to‑end contract administration and commercial oversight throughout project delivery.

Capabilities include:

  • Liaison with client project management teams for approvals and correspondence

  • Coordination of weekly progress meetings, including minute preparation and distribution

  • Maintenance and tracking of Action Item Registers

  • Preparation and management of Site Instructions and associated registers

  • Management of RFIs, ensuring timely responses and register upkeep

  • Processing and assessment of contractual claims, variations and EOTs

  • Monitoring progress against the project schedule in collaboration with project planners

  • Quantity reconciliation with site engineers

  • Close coordination with site supervision to monitor progress and identify deviations

  • Evaluation and processing of contractor progress claims

  • Assessment and recommendation of disputed claims

  • Management of all contractual correspondence within the document control system

  • Insurance compliance monitoring and contractor updates

  • Assistance with monthly project cost reporting

  • Additional support to Contracts Managers and Project Management teams as required

Post‑Contract (Contractor)

Comprehensive subcontract administration and commercial support for contractors delivering complex projects.

Capabilities include:

  • Preparation of subcontract packages and management of subcontract tender processes

  • Conducting pre‑award meetings and preparing minutes for contract inclusion

  • Preparation and execution of subcontract agreements

  • Coordination of subcontract documentation and mobilisation

  • Support to Project Managers for labour coordination, purchase orders and mobilisation

  • Attendance at progress meetings and action tracking

  • Maintenance of subcontractor and supplier registers

  • Ensuring subcontractor compliance with policies, insurances, statutory and HSE requirements

  • Monitoring site progress and identifying deviations

  • Processing contractual claims, variations and EOTs

  • Preparation, submission and follow‑up of progress claims

  • Evaluation and follow‑up of disputed claims

  • Administration of subcontracts including claims, variations and EOTs

  • Assistance with monthly cost reporting

  • Management of as‑built records, MDRs and O&M manuals

  • Finalisation of Head Contract and Subcontract accounts

Quantity Surveying

Independent, accurate and disciplined quantity verification and cost support across all contract stages.

Capabilities include:

  • Verification of contract documents against design drawings to confirm quantities and scope items

  • Verification of quantities for Schedule of Rates contracts

  • Measurement and take‑off of quantities for variation claims

  • Preparation of detailed cost breakdowns for variations

  • Support to cost control teams through monitoring of actual progress versus planned progress

Commercial Management

Commercial leadership and financial oversight to protect project value, manage risk and support informed decision‑making.

Capabilities include:

  • Negotiation of high‑value construction contracts

  • Cost and margin management through disciplined contract administration

  • Cost tracking, forecasting and productivity monitoring

  • Management of variation claims, contractual claims and EOT claims

  • Contract valuation and cost reporting for senior management

  • Forecast cost‑to‑complete reporting

  • Cashflow forecasting and financial modelling

  • Financial analysis including variance and trend commentary

  • Coordination with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for timely invoicing and payments

  • Commercial risk management and development of risk profiles

  • Leadership of commercial functions and strategic contract reviews

  • Commercial acumen across audits, budgeting, insurance risk and complex claims resolution

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