DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contract Management:
• Provide contract expertise and guidance on Project level and Organizational level.
• Pre-award support in specific contract responsibilities (review RFPs, assist in negotiations, provide advice on risk) and oversee the contract execution process.
• Support the post-award contract management activities such as Variations, Contract Amendments, and Guarantees.
• Review, validate or otherwise reply to change requests and/or claims.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to align project goals and objectives with the Contract particulars and fees.
• Manage and ensure proper communication (both internally and externally) in matters related to scope of works and consultant obligations and rights.
Contract Administration:
• Ensure all contract obligations and standard requirements are met.
• Monitor and update the status of contract and corresponding obligations/ accrued rights from Pre-award till close-out.
• Issue of any contractual letters as needed and drafting of replies.
Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks and opportunities throughout all the contract stages.
• Advise risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to address and resolve issues that may impact the design process.
• Safeguards the company interests at all times.
Documentation and Reporting:
• Provide regular reports on the projects contract status and any other organizational matters.
• Ensure proper maintenance of relevant project correspondence and records.
REQUIREMENTS
• More than 9 years of experience in the Engineering and construction field. GCC experience is a must and preferably in the UAE.
• Experience with Contractors and consultants is preferred.
• Hight attention to detail.
• Forward thinking with excellent organizational skills
• Exposure to Design-build projects.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with demonstrated experience working as a Contract Engineer. LLM or LLB is a big plus.
• RICS, Ciarb Certification, PMI certifications are a plus.
Key Technical skills and capabilities required:
• Strong working knowledge of contract or construction law.
• Understands the design and project cycles in the UAE (Public and Private sectors).
• Excellent English communication and comprehension skills (Oral & written). Arabic skills are also Plus.
• Skillful in MS office software Package is a must.
• Demonstrated knowledge in main forms of contract (Such as FIDIC) AND Be-spoke contracts.
• Other software’s/ platforms skills such as SAP, DocuSign, ARiba is a plus.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strategic thinking for contract negotiations and in management of other parties.
