Senior Contracts Manager

Role overview

Contract and commercial duties

• Manage Works Contractor and GEC contracts, including design and supervision and supervision-only services.
• Process GEC Change Requests and Contract Variation/Addendum submissions through financial approval and issuance; substantiate CVAs for tender committees, audit, and approval.
• Administer contractor and GEC claims, review documentation, draft contractual responses, and provide commercial recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain tender and contract documentation and the PMDS database, incorporating current PWA, statutory, authority, stakeholder, and department revisions.
• Research and process GEC and specialist construction works Change Requests; develop commercial and contract management procedures and provide guidance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, PWA procedures, and Qatar Government regulations; maintain accurate records, approvals, and audit trails.
• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement, GEC CVA, appointment progress, and other commercial reports and presentations.
• Coordinate stakeholder and PWA approvals, identify delivery issues, support solutions, and mentor junior Commercial Team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of relevant professional experience in contracts, commercial management, quantity surveying, procurement, or contract administration.
• Major infrastructure project experience is mandatory, along with strong experience administering Works Contractor and GEC contracts.
• Experience with GEC design and supervision and supervision-only contracts is highly desirable.
• Proven claims, change management, variations, CVAs, tender documentation, and procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of PWA contract and procurement procedures and Qatar Government requirements.
• Working knowledge of PWA Conditions of Contract and Specifications, including QCS 2014 and subsequent revisions.

Stakeholder management

Onboarding

• New employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid leave, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, travel insurance, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans.