Senior Contract Manager

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in logistics and automation is seeking a Contract Manager in Dubai. This role involves reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle, and supporting procurement and claims management. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields and have at least 7 years of experience in major EPC projects in the Middle East. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office tools. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in major EPC projects in the Middle East Region.
• Understanding of contract structures, terms, conditions, and legal implications.
• Experience with FIDIC and other standard contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ensure contract-compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement effective contract management processes.

Skills

Contract management expertise

Delay analysis

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Team player

Leadership skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job 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

Manager