Sr Contracts Engineer

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm seeks an experienced Contracts Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves drafting and managing various contracts, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to project managers. Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience in construction projects, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Engineering. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience working on multi-million-dollar construction projects.
• Driven, committed, and eager to grow within a commercial/contracting role.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a range of contracts.
• Manage non-disclosure agreements, sales and purchasing contracts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on contractual matters.
• Develop and implement contract management and administration procedures.
• Monitor contract compliance related to milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Contract administration

Analytical abilities

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering

Professional certifications (RICS preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Primavera

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a range of contracts, including formal contracts, short-form agreements, and annual contracts.

• Manage non-disclosure agreements, sales and purchasing contracts, subcontracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, master agreements, and review customer-proposed terms and conditions.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all contractual matters, serving as a liaison between internal teams and clients to ensure timely review, approval, and reconciliation of variations.

• Prepare redlined versions of standard and nonstandard contracts and negotiate contract terms directly with client representatives, including legal teams and procurement staff, until agreement is reached.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive contractual records, including all correspondence, customer information forms, contractual changes, status reports, and project-related documentation.

• Provide guidance to project managers and operational staff on contract matters; deliver training to new project managers and employees on contract management practices and procedures.

• Develop and implement contract management and administration procedures in alignment with company policies, contributing to policy development where appropriate.

• Monitor employee compliance with established contracting procedures and identify recurring issues or areas needing improvement.

• Work closely with the Risk Management and Finance teams to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.

• Manage ongoing contract issues, including variation and change management.

• Monitor contract compliance related to milestones, deliverables, invoices, and other obligations.

• Oversee compliance with service level agreements.

• Ensure proper contract close-out, extension, or renewal as required.

• Maintain full awareness and compliance with Hill Internationals Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree or diploma in an Engineering discipline (required).

• Professional certifications such as RICS or equivalent are preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years experience working on multi-million-dollar construction projects.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and contract administration skills.

• Driven, committed, and eager to grow within a commercial/contracting role.

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and preferably Primavera.

• Strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.