Commercial and Contract Manager

SEPCOIII ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. DMCC BRANCH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SEPCOIII ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. DMCC BRANCH invites an experienced Commercial Contracts Specialist to oversee end-to-end EPC and subcontracts for a CCGT power plant project in Abu Dhabi.

The role emphasizes upstream/downstream settlements, strategic claims management against the Employer and suppliers, and ensuring local regulatory compliance with ICV plans under FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Deep understanding of FIDIC suites of contracts (Silver/Yellow Book) and international construction law.
• Expertise in Quantity Surveying and measurement.
• Strong strategic drafting skills for complex commercial letters.
• Proven track record in successful Claims Management against high-profile Employers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the EPC Main Contract and all non-Chinese subcontracts.
• Oversee subcontract tendering evaluation and award processes for international vendors.
• Ensure all project activities comply with contract terms and local regulations.
• Lead the identification, preparation, and negotiation of Upstream Claims against the Employer.
• Defend the company against Counter-claims from Employer and subcontractors.
• Maintain a robust contemporaneous record system to support claim positions and entitlement.
• Manage Upstream Settlement with the Employer including progress payments and final account negotiations.
• Oversee Downstream Settlement with subcontractors ensuring accurate measurement and cost control.
• Review and verify Quantity Take-off (QTO) based on construction drawings and site progress.
• Draft and manage all strategic Commercial Correspondence with Employer and subcontractors.
• Ensure all notices and letters are issued within contractual timeframes to protect the company’s legal rights.
• Develop and implement In-Country Value (ICV) plans to meet local regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and report on ICV achievement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead or support negotiations regarding contract variations, price adjustments, and final settlements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Strategic drafting

Claims management

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly professional and experienced nbsp Commercial Contracts Specialist nbsp for our CCGT power plant construction project The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of EPC and subcontracts focusing on upstream downstream settlements strategic claims management against the Employer and ensuring local compliance ICV A strong legal background in construction law and FIDIC contracts is essential

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the nbsp EPC Main Contract nbsp and all nbsp non-Chinese subcontracts
• Oversee subcontract tendering evaluation and award processes for international vendors
• Ensure all project activities comply with contract terms and local regulations
• Lead the identification preparation and negotiation of nbsp Upstream Claims against the Employer
• Defend the company against nbsp Counter-claims nbsp from both the Employer and subcontractors
• Maintain a robust contemporaneous record system to support claim positions and entitlement
• Manage nbsp Upstream Settlement nbsp with the Employer including progress payments and final account negotiations
• Oversee nbsp Downstream Settlement nbsp with subcontractors ensuring accurate measurement and cost control
• Review and verify nbsp Quantity Take-off QTO nbsp based on construction drawings and site progress
• Draft and manage all strategic nbsp Commercial Correspondence nbsp with the Employer and subcontractors
• Ensure all notices and letters are issued within contractual timeframes to protect the company s legal rights
• Develop and implement nbsp In-Country Value ICV nbsp plans to meet local regulatory and contractual requirements
• Monitor and report on ICV achievement throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead or support negotiations regarding contract variations price adjustments and final settlements

Experience

Minimum 8–10 years of commercial/contract management experience in large-scale Power Plant (specifically CCGT/EPC) or Infrastructure projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge

Deep understanding of FIDIC suites of contracts (Silver/Yellow Book) and international construction law.

Skills

• Expertise in Quantity Surveying and measurement.
• Strong strategic drafting skills for complex commercial letters.
• Proven track record in successful Claims Management against high-profile Employers.

Language

Native or professional proficiency in English. Previous experience working with Chinese EPC contractors is highly preferred.