Contracts Manager-Abu Dhabi UAE

Segula Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to provide contractual guidance and ensure compliance with management procedures. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in contracts management, preferably within the Oil & Gas sector, coupled with strong negotiation and communication skills. This role involves supporting the Business Development Team and monitoring legal obligations. Employment type is fulltime, and the role is on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of varied contracts experience in similar industry or Oil & Gas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract negotiations and claims management.
• Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual advice to various stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract management procedures.
• Support Business Development Team with review of contracts.
• Conduct pre-award contract negotiations with clients.
• Monitor and manage contractual and legal requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Dispute resolution

Claims management

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Professional certification in Contracts Management

Job description

Job Title

Contracts Manager Contracts & Legal

Reporting To

Contracts Department Manager

Assistance

Contracts Specialist

Main Interfaces

• Project Management
• Engineering
• Compliance
• HSSE
• Finance & Commercial
• Business Development
• Other CLIENT entities as required
• External consultants as required
• External Clients
• Subcontractors

Main Responsibilities

General

• Provide contractual advice and guidance to various stakeholders within CLIENT
• Ensure compliance with contract management and administration procedures in line with the IMS requirements
• Identify ways to improve contract management processes within CLIENT and implement any agreed improvements to maximise value gain efficiencies and minimise risk to CLIENT
• Participate in internal/external audits as and when required
• Improve Project management teams understanding of contractual aspects by conducting training sessions and/or Lunch & Learn events
• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours
• Champion contractual risk assessment and management
• Deputise for Contracts Department Manager when required

PreAward Phase

• Support the Business Development Team by performing reviews of Clients terms and conditions received as part of Requests for Proposals and providing comments for Clients consideration
• Recommend suitable terms and conditions for inclusion in CLIENTs Commercial Proposals
• Conduct preaward contract negotiations with Clients on the terms and conditions
• Review LOAs and contract documents received from Clients before their acceptance / signature
• Review of NDAs/Confidentiality Agreements MOUs and JV Agreements

PostAward Phase

• Support CLIENT disciplines and external clients by providing guidance on contractual and legal matters
• Monitor and manage contractual and legal requirements
• Ensure the Project teams are aware of CLIENTs contractual obligations under the main agreements with Clients
• Actively participate in contractual meetings with third parties including Clients and subcontractors
• Safeguard CLIENTs and Clients interests by collaborating with Project teams through an earlywarning system to identify potential claims and propose strategies to mitigate/negate them
• Evaluate legitimacy of any received claims and assess negotiate and settle them in collaboration with the Project teams
• Review and/or prepare Variations / Variation Requests for main agreements with Clients
• Assist the Project teams in negotiating subcontract terms and conditions as well as in evaluating subcontractors Variation Requests and preparing Variations to subcontracts

Competency Requirements and Personal Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of and proven experience in contract negotiations dispute resolution and claims management evaluation and settlement
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in drafting contractual provisions as well as contract variations/amendments
• Strong letter writing skills
• Collaborative solutionsoriented approach and strong communication skills
• Ability to dive into the details of noncontractual matters
• Team player yet able to work independently and duly manage his/her workload and priorities
• Indepth understanding of building reviewing and finalizing various types of contracts
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of contractual terms and conditions
• Knowledge of FIDIC suite of contracts
• Middle East experience would be an advantage

Qualifications

Experience Technical

Minimum 12 years of varied contracts experience (both pre and postaward) preferably in a similar industry or Oil & Gas

Education

• Degree in Economics Business Administration Law Supply Chain Quantity Surveying or equivalent professional qualification
• Professional certification and/or relevant experience in Contracts Management

Linguistic Skills

English language proficiency (written and spoken)

Additional Information

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime