Contracts Manager - Infra

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Contracts Manager for major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 12 years of contracts administration experience, exceptional leadership skills, and proficiency in project management software. Responsibilities include managing approval processes, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. A degree in Engineering, Law, or Quantity Surveying is required.

Qualifications

• 12 years of contracts administration experience in large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all consultants ensuring a unified response.
• Manage approval process with authorities.
• Lead progress meetings with consultants.
• Engage with procurement and development teams.
• Track deliverables and report progress.
• Support Design Manager in value engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Law, or Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Oracle Primavera Unifier

Job description

Title: Contracts Manager - Infra

Job Description

Job Title: Contracts Manager - Infra
Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience Required: 12 years

Employment Type: Full-time Contract

About Company

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The KBR team 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.

Job Responsibilities

Coordination with all consultants ensuring a unified response to the developers vision program and standards.

Manging the approval process with government and utility authorities supported by the in- house Stakeholder & Approvals Coordinator.

Leading regular progress meetings with consultants to maintain synergy throughout the project lifecycle.

Engagement with the procurement & development teams to align design outputs with budget schedule and phasing requirements.

Engage with Delivery team ensuring alignment with the deliverables and logistics plan.

Manage the approval process with government and utility authorities supported by the in- house Stakeholder & Approvals Coordinator.

Track deliverables submissions and key milestones to report progress.

Support the Design Manager in facilitating value engineering and risk reviews.

• Provide contractual support to the Clients project teams.

Monitor contract compliance addressing deviations with the Client teams.

Assist in contract negotiations claims management and dispute resolution.

Prepare and review financial and commercial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering Law or Quantity Surveying. MRICS or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 12 years of contracts administration experience in large infrastructure projects

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 MS Project and cost control software
• Proficiency in contract management software (e.g. Oracle Primavera Unifier).

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Required Experience

Manager