Senior Manager- Contracts

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop, recommend, negotiate, and administer contracts and proposals, including evaluating and awarding bids. Ensure the fulfillment of all terms and conditions, including necessary documentation from contractors during the pre-selection and finalization processes.
2. Coordinate all aspects of contract preparation, tendering, evaluation, and award, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and specifications. Incorporate specific HSE, QA/QC, project controls, and document control requirements to meet project objectives.
3. Prepare the final draft contract for award purposes, ensuring that the results of negotiations and internally agreed recommendations are accurately reflected.
4. Prepare the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and manage the coordination of sign-off by all authorized signatories in compliance with company policies.
5. Manage contract changes and variations, ensuring timely agreement and formalization as per contractual terms, conditions, and company procedures.
6. Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to ensure compliance with specific project/package requirements, DHRE guidelines, standards, procedures, and policies.
7. Coordinate qualifications with DH Legal Teams and DHRE stakeholders to ensure mutual agreement on DHRE’s position regarding such qualifications.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Contracts Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Certified Contract Manager (CCM), Professional Contract Manager (PCM), or Certified Public Procurement (CPP) certification preferred.

Technical Skills & Expertise

Strong knowledge of Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Risk Management. In-depth understanding of contract law, construction law, and relevant professional standards. Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience, with at least 4 years in a senior QS/Commercial Manager role, negotiating, drafting, executing, and administering complex contracts. Proficiency in contract drafting, negotiation, and execution. Expertise in contract management and project management software such as Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud. Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
2. Oversee budget and cost control measures.
3. Ensure efficiency and reliability in contract administration and documentation.
4. Achieve cost savings through effective negotiation strategies.
5. Analyze complex contracts to identify potential risks and issues.
6. Resolve contract disputes through strategic problem-solving.

Core Competencies

1. Critical thinking and sound decision-making under pressure.
2. Meticulous attention to detail in contract review and administration.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex legal and technical concepts clearly.
4. Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
7. Excellent follow-up skills to ensure timely completion of tasks and resolution of issues.
8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
9. High level of adaptability to change and ability to perform under pressure.
10. Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
11. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.