CONTRACTS MANAGER

MVL group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to oversee contractual agreements and ensure compliance with construction regulations. This pivotal role involves reviewing tender specifications, finalizing purchase orders, and managing the tendering process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in contract law, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in contract management software. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of various construction projects and drive organizational excellence in contract management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize new P.O/Subcontract and scope of work.
• Prepare agreements incorporating technical and contractual issues.
• Liaise with Pre-Qualification function for new contractors.

Skills

Contract Law

Construction Regulations

Dispute Resolution

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Certification in Contract Management (e.g., RICS, CCM, PMP)

Tools

Contract Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

What we are looking for:

1. Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or in a similar role.
2. Strong knowledge of contract law, construction regulations, and dispute resolution.
3. Ability to read and interpret legal and technical documents.
4. Experience with FIDIC, NEC, JCT, or other contract frameworks.
5. Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
6. Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office.
7. Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction Management, or a related field.
8. Certification in contract management (e.g., RICS, CCM, or PMP) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review Contractual Terms & Conditions of Tender Specification on receipt of new inquiries from Estimation Engr and inform comments for considering in offer and prepare a document for review of management and sign off.
2. Review and finalize new P.O/Subcontract and scope of work by filling out Contract Checklist for sign-off from management.
3. Review annual acquisition plans to cover user’s requirements for contracts related to all types of works, consultancy, manpower and services, including renewals of term agreements.
4. Review user scope of work for Jobs of special nature, develop a list of prequalified contractors for user’s concurrence and initiate the tendering process by issuing an invitation to tender, coordinating site visits and attending tender clarifications, through to submission of offers by tenderers, coordinate with Users technical evaluation and conduct commercial analysis and develop the final contracts.
5. Prepare agreements after incorporating all technical and contractual issues agreed upon with tenderers during the tendering stage, and then arrange for Users to review toward finalizing signature of the agreement by Company authorized position and the contractor.
6. Review and analyze the validity of contractual claims and recommends appropriate action as and when assigned.
7. Liaise with the Pre-Qualification function in order to plan surveys for qualifying new contractors/suppliers, including participation in shop surveys.
8. Prepare standard tender documents including standard forms of contracts for all types of works, services, consultancy, and manpower, in coordination with legal, audit and finance.
9. Participate in preparing/updating Company’s Contracts Policy and Procedures and participate in preparing control management documents such as Tender Board terms of reference. Ensure feedback information related to tenderers' performance during tendering stage and for building database.
10. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.