Senior PPP/FM Contract Governance Specialist

Kunnected Living Facilities Management Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kunnected Living Facilities Management Services LLC is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee compliance, governance, and performance under the Khalifa University Student Accommodation PPP Project. You will safeguard contractual rights and manage all formal correspondence and submissions with precision.

You will coordinate with the FM team, Project Company, Procurer and Independent Certifier, tracking performance, change control, risk and audits, and ensuring timely reports, notices, and

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 and Monthly Performance Monitoring Reports.
• Correspondence Management – Draft, review, and issue formal notices and responses per agreements.
• Performance Monitoring and Deductions Tracking – Track service performance and deductions under Payment Mechanism Clauses.
• Change Management Administration – Administer all Change processes under the FM Agreement.
• Interface Coordination – Support coordination with Building Contractor and Project Company during tests and handovers.
• Risk and Claims Administration – Prepare Compensation Event and Force Majeure claims with evidence and cost impact assessments.
• Audit and Inspection Support – Facilitate inspections with Project Company, Procurer, and Independent Certifier.
• Subcontractor Governance – Ensure subcontractor compliance with agreements and schedules.
• Lifecycle and Maintenance Documentation – Maintain asset registers, maintenance schedules, and handback docs.
• Handback Preparation – Support final handback documentation requirements.

Skills

PPP/FM knowledge

Contract governance

Document drafting

Stakeholder management

CAF M reporting systems

Attention to detail

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Law

Contract Management/FM Operations/PPP Project Administration certification (advantage)

Tools

CAFM systems

Helpdesk logging / reporting tools

Job description

Kunnected Living Facilities Management Services LLC is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee compliance, governance, and performance under the Khalifa University Student Accommodation PPP Project. You will safeguard contractual rights and manage all formal correspondence and submissions with precision.

You will coordinate with the FM team, Project Company, Procurer and Independent Certifier, tracking performance, change control, risk and audits, and ensuring timely reports, notices, and