Senior Contracts Administrator

Dar; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a senior contract manager to oversee contractual commitments and provide high-quality advice on pre-contract matters. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of relevant experience and hold MRICS Chartered membership. This role demands excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of contract law. Join us to empower communities through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in contract management.
• MRICS Chartered membership is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual commitments and performance.
• Advise on contractual matters and manage correspondence.
• Prepare delay reports and documentation for claims.

Skills

Contract management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Laws

Tools

Delay analysis methodologies

Job description

Company Overview

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

1. Excellence
2. Responsibility
3. Empowerment
4. Connectivity
5. Courage

Responsibilities

• This role requires a deep understanding of contract law, project management, financial analysis, negotiation, and effective communication to ensure that contractual obligations are met while minimizing risks and maximizing benefits for the organization.
• The candidate will work closely with project teams, client, legal advisors, and stakeholders to navigate contractual matters and resolve claims, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence.
• Advises on contractual matters and manages the contractual correspondences in accordance with the Prime Contract Terms and Conditions, specifications and drawings including construction change orders.
• Manages the contractual commitments and performance of the work according to the Client’s instructions, Specifications and Drawings, and the Terms and Conditions of the Contract, including construction Change Orders.
• Assisting clients with the preparation of their Extension of Time (EOT) claims or responding to the Contractor’s Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Review and interpret contract documents (Contract conditions, scope of works, drawings), contract time schedule, as-built time schedule and verify actual dates, list of delay events and identify priorities with the Client to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and milestones.
• Identify and assess project delays by analysing schedules, progress reports, and relevant documentation, collaborate with project managers and engineers to determine the causes of delays, including unforeseen events, changes in scope, and external factors.
• Utilize delay analysis methodologies to quantify the impact of delays on project schedules and costs.
• Develop strategies to mitigate and manage risks that could impact project timelines and contractual obligations.
• Prepare delay reports and documentation to support claims or dispute resolution processes and provide expert opinions on delay-related matters during negotiations, mediations, or legal proceedings.
• Provides high quality advice on all pre-contract contractual matters including procurement and contracting strategy and tactics.
• Manage contract variations and change orders, documenting and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors, evaluates and prepares fully supported estimates and claims for alternations/variations to the Contract.

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in Managing the contractual commitments.
• Bachelors in Civil Engineering / Bachelor of Laws or related.
• Mandatory Membership: Being MRICS Chartered (Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors)

While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.