Senior Contract Manager

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee contract review, compliance, and claims management on major EPC projects in the Middle East. You will ensure contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle and provide strategic contract-related guidance to project teams.

The role requires a strong background in contract law, fluency in English, and extensive experience with FIDIC and arbitration processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in relevant fields (Mechanics, Electrics, Civil Engineering) with business law focus or LLM preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in major EPC projects in Middle East region (> USD 200 million).
• Understanding of contract structures, terms and conditions; knowledge of FIDIC and standard forms.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on terms and conditions of contracts with customers and main subcontractors.
• Ensure contract-compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Fluent English

Contract negotiations

Written & verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Leadership & teamwork

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanics / Electrics / Civil Engineering; business law focus or LLM preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job TitleSenior Contract ManagerJob Description

Contract Review & Compliance:

• Review and comment on terms and conditions of contracts with customers and main subcontractors
• Ensure contract-compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.

Claims and Variations Management:

• Raise awareness of the operational implementation of claim strategies among relevant stakeholders
• Identifying evaluating and following up on all events relevant for incoming and outgoing claims / changes
• Collecting preparing and managing relevant documents (incl. drafting of letters) and evidences in accordance with contractual deadlines and requirements
• Preparation of / participation in claim negotiations
• Contribute to reporting of claims to management and business partners
• Support in arbitration/litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• Maintain an updated register of all claims events and contract database in line with company processes and guidelines

Contract Administration:

• Implement effective contract management processes and claim strategies in line with company guidelines and processes.
• Support the project team by interpreting contracts giving proactive contract-related advice conducting contract related workshops and contractual trainings raising contractual awareness within the project teams
• Handle contractual correspondence and documentation and ensure compliant notifications.
• Finalize and manage subcontract agreements.

Commercial & Procurement Support:

• Review of Purchasing / Subcontract contracts and provide contractual advice to the procurement team.

• Collaborate with finance team and quantity surveyors on interim payment certificates (IPC).
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors and other teams on commercial matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master degree in relevant fields (Mechanics Electrics Civil Engineering etc.) preferably with a focus in business law or an LLM or similar professional degree
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in major EPC projects in Middle East Region (> 200 million USD).
• Understanding of contract structures terms & conditions and legal implications.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Experience in delay analysis and time extension
• Knowledge of project planning and scheduling concepts
• Experience in Arbitrations / Litigations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Teamplayer & Leadership skills
• Fluency in English

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.

Required Experience:

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