CONTRACTS MANAGER

We are hiring for several Contracts Manager positions across different locations in GCC, for different projects in oil and gas as well as civil.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Project Manager

Represent the company in a professional and diligent manner, developing a strong working relationship with the client

Assist in formation of subcontracts including pre-contract activities, drafting agreements (with flow down conditions from the client contract), bidder commercial qualification and administration and evaluation of tenders, negotiations of terms and conditions and award

Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.

Review and develop project contracts strategies, processes and procedures and afterwards communicate to relevant personnel

Participate in kick off meetings with subcontractors and suppliers

Manage others in post award administration including reviewing and drafting correspondence; payment applications, payment certificates and invoices; bonds, insurance as well as warranties.

Develop, implement and oversee the management of key performance indicators for Contracts Group personnel, subcontractors and suppliers

Oversee re-measurement and agreement of quantities

Participate in periodic audits of subcontractors and suppliers

Oversee the preparation of internal reports relating to subcontractors and suppliers

Participate in the commercial administration and management of contracts including change management; preparation, negotiation and defense of claims and other associated commercial issues accordingly

Oversee and participate in close out of contracts and deal with claims to satisfactory conclusions

Attend meetings, interface and liaise with the client, subcontractors, other project departments and also Management Office

Monitor and ensure company compliance with contracts and agreements

Manage others to ensure adequate project and contractual records are kept

Provide contractual advice as well as training to company employees in contracting practices and procedures

Contribute to risk management process and procedures

Job Requirements:

Degree qualified in engineering, quantity surveying, commercial management, law or other relevant field

20+ years' experience in similar roles

Exposure to major oil and gas OR civil projects

Preferably have experience of working in the Middle East

Fluent in spoken and written English