Senior Contracts Manager, Gulf Services

Schneider Electric - UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric - UAE is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contractual matters across Tender and Execution phases. You will negotiate main contracts with Tender and Sales teams, coordinate with Legal, and support variation orders and claims while ensuring compliance with group policies.

You will guide risk reviews, review terms, and contribute to best practices in contract management, working closely with project teams to minimize risk and maximize successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of contract management experience in a project environment or project/finance management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, or Law.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management, Legal, and Risk Assessment.
• Contract Management Certification or equivalent.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tender phase: Negotiate main contractual documents with Tender and Sales teams with SME support; monitor commitments, liabilities, variation orders; highlight risks and ensure policy compliance; review terms and conditions per engagement rules with Legal and SRM.
• Execution phase: Assist project managers in contractual matters with customers/subcontractors; draft contractual correspondence with Legal; support CPP change order, claim management; help defend claims and advise on suspension notices during execution to optimize recoveries.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Legal Knowledge

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, or Law

Job description

Schneider Electric - UAE is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contractual matters across Tender and Execution phases. You will negotiate main contracts with Tender and Sales teams, coordinate with Legal, and support variation orders and claims while ensuring compliance with group policies.

You will guide risk reviews, review terms, and contribute to best practices in contract management, working closely with project teams to minimize risk and maximize successful outcomes.