Talent Pool - Contracts Manager - UAE Projects

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consulting firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for their UAE projects. This role requires over 17 years of experience in multi-million dollar projects and a degree in engineering. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, managing contractual compliance, and acting as the point of contact for customers. The position offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities in a leading firm.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree / diploma in an Engineering discipline is required.
• 17 or more years of working on Multi-Million Dollar projects within the Construction field.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of various contracts.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation for all projects.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Primavera knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

RICS or similar certification

Job description

Talent Pool - Contracts Manager - UAE Projects

About the job Talent Pool - Contracts Manager - UAE Projects

About Hill International

Hill International is a leading global construction consulting firm that provides program and project management, construction management, cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance to clients across diverse industries involved in major construction projects worldwide. With over 4,300 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides a full range of services to clients in various industries including transportation, infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, government, and commercial.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

• Contracts (various : including formal, short form, and annual contracts)drafting, evaluation, negotiation and execution :
• Non-disclosure agreements, sales / purchasing agreements, sub¬contracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, master agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual middleman between company employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations.
• On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations and often negotiate directly with customer attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• As needed, guide on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy as appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.
• Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures. Identify areas of recurrent pressure.
• Work with risk management department / finance to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
• Handle on-going issue and change management
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.)
• Oversee service level agreement compliance
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager / supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• A degree / diploma in an Engineering discipline is required
• RICS or similar certifications preferred.
• 17 or more years of working on Multi-Million Dollar projects within the Construction field.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office or Primavera.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Why Hill International?

At Hill International, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class projects . Joining our talent pool gives you access to future opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects around the world, with an emphasis on safety, innovation, and sustainability . We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and a chance to be part of a global leader in construction consulting.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and passion for working on different projects, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter through our online application system. By joining our talent pool, you will be considered for future opportunities with Hill International in aviation projects across various regions.

Submit your application today to be considered for exciting future opportunities with Hill International!

Disclaimer

This is an evergreen job posting for future opportunities with Hill International. By applying, you are joining our talent pool for current and upcoming aviation infrastructure projects. While we review applications on an ongoing basis, please note that you may not hear from us immediately. We will reach out to candidates whose qualifications align with specific project needs as they arise. We appreciate your interest and patience in being considered for exciting opportunities with Hill International in the future.

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