Contracts Manager Infra

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is seeking a Contracts Manager - Infra to oversee large infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. Ideal candidates should have 12 years of contracts administration experience in the construction sector and a degree in Engineering, Law, or Quantity Surveying. Proficiency in project management tools like Primavera P6 and excellent leadership skills are essential. The position offers a chance to contribute significantly to project success while ensuring adherence to contractual requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with consultants to unify responses to project standards.
• Manage approval processes with government authorities.
• Lead progress meetings to maintain project synergy.
• Engage with procurement and development teams for design alignment.
• Monitor contract compliance and address deviations.
• Support project teams with contractual guidance.

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

Overview

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.
• Managing 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.