PPP Contract Governance & Compliance Lead

Plenary; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Plenary is seeking a Contract Administrator to ensure full contractual compliance, governance, and performance delivery under the FM Agreement for the Khalifa University Student Accommodation PPP Project in Abu Dhabi. You will safeguard the FM Contractor's rights and manage all formal submissions, notices, and change processes.

The role requires strong drafting, document control, and interface coordination with the Project Company, Procurer, Independent Certifier, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PPP/FM contractual frameworks.
• Excellent drafting and formal correspondence skills.
• High attention to detail and governance discipline.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual clauses and schedules.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in FM reporting systems (e.g., CAFM, Helpdesk logging).
• Ability to manage deadlines and compliance calendars.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract Compliance Oversight - Ensure all FM activities comply with the FM Agreement and its Clauses and Schedules, under the Partnership Agreement.
• Document Control & Submissions - Manage all contractual submissions, including Annual Service Delivery Plans, Monthly Performance Monitoring Reports, Satisfaction Surveys, Programmed Maintenance schedules and Required Notices.
• Correspondence Management - Draft, review, and issue formal notices, clarifications, and responses in accordance with the FM Agreement and the Partnership Agreement.
• Performance Monitoring and Deductions Tracking - Track service performance, Unavailability events, Response Failures, Rectification Failures, and Deductions under Payment Mechanism Clauses and Schedules.
• Change Management Administration - Administer all Change processes under the FM Agreement respective Clauses and Schedules.
• Interface Coordination - Support coordination with the Building Contractor and Project Company under the Interface Agreement, during tests and handover periods.
• Risk and Claims Administration - Prepare and manage Compensation Event and Force Majeure claims under Clauses and Schedules.
• Audit and Inspection Support - Facilitate inspections, ensuring documentation and readiness.
• Subcontractor Governance - Ensure subcontractor appointments, warranties and performance comply with the FM Agreement.

Skills

PPP/FM frameworks

Drafting & correspondence

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder management

FM reporting systems

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (FM/Engineering/BA/Law)

Contract management certification

5–7 years FM/Contract Administration

Experience with FM/PPP contracts

Contract governance experience

Coordination with project stakeholders

CAFM systems experience

Job description

Plenary is seeking a Contract Administrator to ensure full contractual compliance, governance, and performance delivery under the FM Agreement for the Khalifa University Student Accommodation PPP Project in Abu Dhabi. You will safeguard the FM Contractor's rights and manage all formal submissions, notices, and change processes.

The role requires strong drafting, document control, and interface coordination with the Project Company, Procurer, Independent Certifier, and subcontractors.