Contracts Manager
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Contract Administration & Compliance
- Administer the Prime Contract with ADNOC, ensuring compliance with contract conditions, ADNOC guidelines, and EPC project execution strategy.
- Review, analyze, and interpret contract clauses, terms, obligations, and liabilities for risk assessment.
- Ensure implementation of ADNOC Codes of Practice (COPs), General Design Guidelines (GDLs), and Specifications within the contractual framework.
- Maintain accurate and updated records of all contractual correspondence, variations, claims, and disputes.
Claims & Variations Management
- Prepare, evaluate, and defend contractual claims, variations, change orders, and extensions of time (EOT) in line with FIDIC and ADNOC procedures.
- Identify potential contractual risks early and provide mitigation strategies.
- Lead negotiations with Client (ADNOC/PMC), subcontractors, and suppliers for settlement of claims and commercial issues.
Subcontract & Procurement Management
- Draft, review, and finalize subcontract agreements in line with ADNOC and FIDIC requirements.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and cost.
- Evaluate and certify subcontractor interim and final payment applications.
- Support procurement team in reviewing vendor terms & conditions, ensuring alignment with main contract obligations.
Cost & Commercial Management
- Support project controls in preparing cash flow forecasts, cost reports, and budget control in line with EPC execution plan.
- Identify potential cost overruns and contractual risks impacting project profitability.
- Ensure all commercial deliverables (invoices, payment certificates, insurances, guarantees, bonds) comply with ADNOC requirements.
Dispute Resolution & Risk Management
- Provide expert advice on contractual disputes, arbitration, and adjudication matters.
- Maintain a proactive risk register in collaboration with project controls and legal teams.
- Represent the company in dispute boards, ADNOC commercial review committees, and arbitration hearings, if required.
Project Coordination & Client Interface
- Act as the focal point for all contractual communications with Client (ADNOC), PMC, and subcontractors.
- Participate in progress review meetings, cost control reviews, and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure seamless coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, HSE, and QA/QC teams for contract-related issues.
• Contract Review Reports (Prime & Subcontract)
- Claims & Variation Submissions (Change Orders, EOT, Disruption Claims)
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Law from a recognized university.
- Master’s Degree or Diploma in Contracts Management / Commercial Management preferred.
- Certification in FIDIC Contract Administration or RICS/CIArb membership will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in Contract and Commercial Management within EPC projects (Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, or Industrial Plants).
- Proven track record in managing ADNOC projects or similar large-scale Middle East EPC contracts.
- Strong expertise in FIDIC-based contracts, claims preparation, dispute resolution, and subcontract management.
- Demonstrated experience in client negotiations, commercial risk assessment, and project cost control.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
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