Contracts and Commercial Manager

Parsons Oman; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a Contracts/Commercial Manager to oversee the Airport Expansion Program. You will be responsible for managing contracts and all commercial aspects of the project, including financial evaluations and performance audits. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in contractual matters are essential, along with excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in contracts management.
• Proven experience in analyzing contract variations and claims.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contractual aspects of projects and programs.
• Prepare financial statements for monthly reporting.
• Audit payments to contractors and maintain expenditure records.

Skills

Contracts management

Contractual correspondence

Financial analysis

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering

Tools

Construction contract software

Job description

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Job Description

Contracts/Commercial Manager

Parsons is looking for a Contracts and Commercial Manager to join our site supervision team. In this role you will be responsible for managing and administering the Contracts and all Commercial aspects of the Airport Expansion Program.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take care of the contractual aspects of the project/ programme.
• Participate, record and prepare the minutes of the progress meetings.
• Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the course of the work in the project.
• Finalize the Contractor’s monthly payment certificates.
• Make sure that all cost and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order.
• Advise the SRE and RE’s on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items.
• Establish the way of recording the details and monitor the day works recording and process.
• Lead in the preparation of variation orders.
• Lead in the evaluation of claims.
• Advice on contractual matters.
• Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
• Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.
• Prepare financial statements for monthly report.
• Audit payments to Contractors.
• Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of valuations.Check and record measurements of completed work.
• Monitor contracts final cost estimates.
• Maintain expenditure records.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of his team.
• Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering or legally qualified.
• Minimum 15 years demonstrable experience in all aspects of contracts.
• Proven experience in analyzing contract variations, claims, initiating and reviewing written correspondence related to the program.
• Experience in Contract Management is a must.
• Excellent written contractual correspondence and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of software typically associated with contracts management.
• Experience with FIDIC.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Qualified and chartered by a recognized international body such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
• Experience working for a Consultant providing internal and external advice.
• Ability to work autonomously.

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