Position: Contracts Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Our client is looking for a Contract Manager to provide functional direction and/or supervision to all contracts personnel assigned to a project or office, in accordance with applicable directives, management instructions, procedures and functional guidelines.

Provide functional guidance on issues related to
contracts, and coordinates functional activities with other functional managers.

Perform formation and administration of all types of
commitments when required by workload, complexity or other factors.

Work with Formation Supervisor to develop contract strategies for review and presentation to senior project and client management.

Undertake contract formation activities including assembling RFP documentation, administering the tender process, completion of the evaluation process and preparation of the evaluation report.

Administer large, complex contracts. Maintain a continuing review of the progress of each contract and provides management with information
regarding any financial, legal or technical difficulties.

Prepare change order and amendments, negotiates with contractors and customers to obtain settlement.

Work with other team members to assemble a major RFP package if assigned.

Administer the tender process and complete the evaluation process under the supervision of the Contracts Formation Manager.

Responsibilities Matrix which records the
Project's agreed assignment of various contract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Contract Administration.

Administer assigned contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected
financial or technical difficulties.

Analyses contract terms, contract deliverables and payment applications.

Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.

Administer complex contracts and contract changes by negotiating with contractor, presenting an evaluated position to the customer for
acceptance and obtaining settlement.

Administer information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions.

Prepare periodic status reports for management.
Prepare and reviews incoming / outgoing correspondence for and on behalf of the Resident Engineer.

Demonstrated experience in contract development, as well as administration of major construction projects.

Demonstrated knowledge of commercial practices and legal principles

Experience in review, analysis, defense, etc. distinguishing contractor's claims.

Familiarization with arbitration procedures and administration.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications/Experience

B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited university.

Relevant experience in major projects in the infrastructure or energy industry.

Experience in similar position with the PMC's organization preferred.

Connect Group Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Applications will be considered based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.