Manager - Contracts

Description - Internal

Key Responsibilities

• Assist/Manage all activities related to post award on contractual, legal and commercial issues related to: (xix) Contracts with Clients; (xx) Partnering agreements with potential partners; (xxi) Partakes in support the Contracts Manager in the Risk and Opportunity review process including, identification, mitigation and management of contractual/legal risks.
• Supports and manages all activities related to administration of contracts including risk identification, risk mitigation and risk management during the post award stage.
• Supervise and direct Deputy Manager/Contract Engineers/Contracts Administrators and other commercial functions as required.
• Support the Senior Contracts Manager in the initiation and preparation of variations and claims to Client. Assist in defending, negotiating and resolving claims with Client. Assist the Senior Contracts Manager and direct commercial team members in compiling supporting documents for potential claims, preparing advance defence for issues that are likely to evolve during execution phase.
• Assist, evaluate and advise Senior Contract Manager on contractual conflicts and claims with clients. In the event of a dispute, advise on the company’s position, information required in defense of or in pursuance of such.
• To review on a regular basis, company’s position after evaluating reports received from the project team in respect of discrepancies, anomalies, risk and opportunities and take necessary action.
• Assist in managing all activities related to contractual, legal, tax, commercial and insurance issues related to company business, contracts with clients and partnering agreements during the post award stage.
• Ensure that appropriate guidance regarding legal diligence in new jurisdictions is understood by direct reports.
• Assist in ensuring that the key contract terms and conditions are presented and understood by the Project Management and Commercial Team upon award of the Contract and also ensure that a proper handover takes place from the pre award team.
• Participates in interfacing / interaction with Company’s corporate dispute management team in support of the Senior Contracts Manager.
• Responsible in ensuring implementation and adherence to HSE and Quality System Procedures during the post award stage.
• Attend/support internal and external audits as required.
• Responsible to assist in the development and monitoring relevant Commercial KPI’s.
• Any other duty as directed by the Senior Manager Contracts or the Commercial Director.

Essential Qualifications And Skills

• A graduate university degree in Law, Engineering or Business Administration.
• Experience in tendering and finalization of contracts, with predominant experience in the field of post award administration and management of Contracts.
• Have experience in International markets relevant to the particular field of employment, particularly in the UAE.
• Possess good dispute resolution and claim management experience.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with Clients, Partners and Company staff.
• Possess excellent project management and time management skills.
• You must be able to inspire and motivate people to drive the business forward and achieve your goals.
• Has good organizational skills and, particularly, a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Can communicate proficiently and professionally in spoken and written English.