Contracts Manager

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a Contracts Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead contractual management for major infrastructure projects. You will oversee contract administration, advise on risk and entitlements, and coordinate with commercial teams to manage payments and variations.

A strong background in PMC and Middle East experience is essential. The role requires 10–15 years experience with 8+ in the position, a BSc in a related field, and MRICS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, construction management, engineering, or equivalent.
• 10–15 years total experience with at least 8 years in the role.
• Minimum 5 years in the Middle East/Regional context.
• MRICS or equivalent chartership is advantageous.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and contract management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual aspects of a program as PMC in infrastructure projects.
• Lead the Supervisions Consultant Contracts Team for proper administration.
• Administer contracts per Conditions of Contract and project requirements.
• Advise on risk, entitlements, and potential disputes.
• Coordinate with commercial and quantity surveying for payments and variations.
• Review variations, claims, and prepare contract amendments.
• Prepare contractual letters, notices, determinations, and reports.
• Ensure timely notices and maintain contract communication protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Commercial awareness

Customer focus

Planning

Organising

HSE awareness

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

MRICS (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

Contracts Manager# KBR Careers## Contracts ManagerApply: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Full time: Posted Today: R2131456**Title:**Contracts Manager# ***\"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!***# # ***The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.***# ***KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.\"***## **Contracts Manager**LOCATIONAbu Dhabi, UAETHE ROLEReporting to the Project Lead and responsible for the contract management of the contracts during post construction, close out and handover stage including working with the procurement department (where required) through to completion, final account and handover.**Project description*****KBR has been appointed under a framework agreement with Aldar Projects in Abu Dhabi to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. The Project comprises a diverse portfolio of developments that contribute to the growth and sustainability of Abu Dhabi. This includes the planning, design, and delivery of critical infrastructure and utility works, service networks for newly developed land, and community facilities such as schools, mosques, parks, and other public amenities. KBR provides Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services across all phases of project delivery, including project planning, project controls, design and engineering management, procurement support, and the implementation of development, infrastructure, utility, and early works packages, ensuring the successful execution of the programme objectives.*****MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** * Management of the contractual aspects of a set of projects as part of the programme management consultant’s role on a major programme of infrastructure development works* Manage/Overview the Supervisions Consultant’s Contracts Team to ensure proper administration* Administer the construction and supervision contract(s) in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and project-specific requirements* Advise and Interface with Engineer, and Employer for the relevant project regarding contractual obligations, rights, risks, and entitlements* Interface with other PMC disciplines to meet overall program deliverables* Support interpretation of contract clauses and provide contractual support to the project team in assessing contractual entitlements for disagreed items and scope.* Provide advice on contractual matters, including risk management, disagreements and disputes* Understanding of construction contracts and relevant regulations is essential to ensure compliance and mitigate risks* Coordinate with the commercial and quantity surveying teams regarding payment applications and commercial assessments* Review valuation of variations and claims* Management of all aspects of contractual claims arising from the execution of contracts as part of the programme management consultant’s role on a major programme of infrastructure development works in an ethical manner at all times, in accordance with procedures* Prepare and review contractual letters, notices, determinations, recommendations, and reports.* Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices to preserve contractual rights and maintain contractual communication protocols* Participate in commercial and contractual meetings* Review all incoming and outgoing project-related letters to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions* Review and comments on all Bond and Insurances* Review a potential change item to establish entitlement* Review of Payments for contractor and consultant to ensure compliance with Contract.* Prepare Contract Amendments as and when required.* Assists in the development of the contracts and procurement strategy, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices (if required)* Work in close coordination with other members and provides support to the contracts management team to ensure that they meet the Project objectives on time and within budget, in an ethical manner at all times, in accordance with procedures* Review all aspects of contractual claims arising from the execution of contracts (Consultant and Contractors), in respect of preparation of contractual entitlement to relief based on documentary evidence, in an ethical manner at all times, in accordance with procedures.* Interface with other teams to meet overall program deliverables, including for review of claims* Prepare recommendation report on all claims (as required) in coordination with the PMC project planner.* Review Supervision Consultant recommendation reports on all claims and the like* Monitors and reports on the contracts administration performance by Consultants, Construction Supervisors and Contractors.* Liaise with Employer Project Delivery, Core and Procurement teams on commercial and contractual matters**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** * BSc Quantity Surveying, construction management, engineering, architecture or appropriate equivalent* Minimum overall relevant experience 10-15 years.* Minimum relevant experience 8 years in the role* Minimum Regional Experience 5 years* Professional memberships and charterships such as MRICS, an advantage* Sound knowledge of all commercial aspects of buildings, community facilities and infrastructure projects including structures, roads, bridges, and utilities* Excellent report writing and communication skills* Experienced user of MS Office and contract management software* Experience of major projects in the Middle East* Team player with the ability to work independently when required**COMPETENCIES** * Leadership* Strong interpersonal and communication skills* Commercial awareness* Strong customer focus* Planning & organising* Accepts Responsibility* HSE Awareness