Contracts Manager-Abu Dhabi, UAE

SEGULA Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Contracts Manager with extensive experience to oversee both pre- and post-award contract negotiations and obligations. The role entails ensuring compliance and managing contractual risks while providing guidance to project teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and have a background in Oil & Gas, alongside a relevant degree and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of varied contracts experience, preferably in Oil & Gas.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of FIDIC suite of contracts desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on contract management and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Conduct pre-award contract negotiations and support legal matters post-award.
• Evaluate and manage contractual claims and assist with subcontract negotiations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Claims management

Communication

Negotiation skills

Education

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

Professional certification in Contracts Management

Job description

• 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

Pre-Award 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 CLIENT s Commercial Proposals
• Conduct pre-award 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

Post-Award 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 CLIENT s contractual obligations under the main agreements with Clients
• Actively participate in contractual meetings with third parties including Clients and sub-contractors
• Safeguard CLIENT s and Clients interests by collaborating with Project teams through an early-warning 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
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills
• Ability to dive into the details of non-contractual matters
• Team player, yet able to work independently and duly manage his/her workload and priorities
• In-depth 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

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Experience Technical

Minimum 12 years of varied contracts experience (both pre- and post-award), 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)

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