Contracts Manager

Job Description

Wood has an exciting opportunity for Contracts Manager / Contract Management Lead to join our team in Dubai, UAE.

This role will be seconded to the client.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for contract administration of EPC contracts being executed in West Qurna I Field, Basra, Iraq.
• Review procurement procedures/processes/deliverables to assure compliance with Contract/Company's requirement.
• Develop project contracting strategies, claim handling, and dispute resolution.
• Oversee processes involving vendor prequalification, Work Order Requests, Proposals, Approved Work Orders, contract change control, dispute resolution, claim management, invoicing, and payments.
• Manage and deliver, under limited supervision, functional activities within the assigned business(es) including drafting, review, and negotiation of:
• Confidentiality agreements / NDA's in accordance with business needs.
• Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms) including project-specific contracts and MSA's.
• Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties).
• MOU's and exclusive arrangements.
• Review proposed contract qualifications with other functions, as required, to ensure the balance of risk is appropriate for the associated services and remuneration mode.
• Providing overviews of contract T&Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams, as applicable.
• Provide guidance to the assigned business(es) on client contracting & negotiation strategies and terms and conditions.
• Engagement with other functions to identify strategies to avoid/mitigate risks associated with contract terms and Contracting Policy deviations.
• Provision of interpretation advice in relation to contract T&Cs and financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties) to business, as required.
• Manage the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCG's, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation, establishment, and administration of Joint Venture and/or Partnering agreements.
• Develop, build, and maintain internal relationships with stakeholders to become a business partner and trusted advisor.
• Drive collaboration within the functional team, and in doing so strive for best practice and consistency throughout the company.
• Provide input to commercial handovers to the execution teams for successfully awarded contracts.
• Manage and deliver continuous improvement across the function and look for innovative ways of working.
• Ensure that key relevant Commercial policies are understood and correctly applied within the assigned business(es).
• Provide robust client contracts governance and assurance across the assigned business(es) and recommend corrective action, as required.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned Contracts team members (if any).
• Functional personnel development and promotion of an environment of learning and empowerment.
• Ensure the timely provision of contract input to the TGP process, tenders, and proposals, as required.
• Ensure the timely identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process.
• Develop main contract flow-down requirements for PO's and subcontracts, in conjunction with the supply chain, as required.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience).
• Relevant Client-Facing Contracting Experience: Minimum 20 years.
• Supervisory Experience: 5 years (preferred & subject to the role).
• Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting, and negotiation in a service company environment.
• Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements, and consortium agreements.
• Experience in leading and managing a team (if applicable).
• Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and drafting and rollout of contracting policies.
• Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems.
• Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures.
• Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies.
• EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong clients focus and ability to build relationships and trust.
• Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.