Contracts Manager

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Contract Manager to oversee the drafting and management of various contracts. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Engineering and have over 17 years of experience managing multi-million dollar projects. Strong negotiation and communication skills, along with a good command of English, are essential. This role requires compliance with company policies and the ability to guide project managers on contractual matters.

Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in Multi-Million Dollar construction projects.
• Demonstrated determination and desire for professional development.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute various contracts.
• Act as the point of contact for contractual matters.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation.
• Guide project managers on contract matters.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of Primavera

Education

Degree/diploma in Engineering

RICS or similar certifications

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Contracts (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts) drafting, evaluation, negotiation and execution:
• Non-disclosure agreements, sales/purchasing agreements, sub¬contracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, master agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual middleman between company employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval/reconciliation of variations.
• On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• As needed, guide on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy as appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.
• Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures. Identify areas of recurrent pressure.
• Work with risk management department/finance to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
• Handle on-going issue and change management
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.)
• Oversee service level agreement compliance
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• A degree/diploma in an Engineering discipline is required
• RICS or similar certifications preferred.
• 17 or more years of working on Multi-Million Dollar projects within the Construction field.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office or Primavera.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English