Contracts Manager

Job Responsibilities

1. Responding to Claims for extension of time and associated cost.
2. Preparing details to support the contentions of Employer and rebut contractors claims.
3. Review and translation of Court Orders, Court Commercial Claims or the like from contractor and other parties.
4. Preparation of supporting documentation to augment Client legal responses to Court Orders, Court Commercial Claims or the like from Contractor and other parties.
5. Liaison with Client legal representatives and legal counsel as required.
6. Compilation of records towards a reconciliation of the Final Account between Client and Contractor.
7. Preparation of Client claims with all supporting documentation for settlement of dues outstanding pursuant to the termination of contractor by Employer.
8. Reporting on all costs associated with close-out of Client vs contractor claims and dues, preparation of settlement forms.
9. Liaison with contractor/Court-appointed Liquidator and following due legal process for closeout of amounts properly due.
10. Dealing with third party representatives of the Liquidator to address all commercial and legal matters.
11. 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.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. 20 years of total experience.
2. Bachelors Degree in either Quantity Surveying, Construction Law or equivalent.
3. Professional Membership of Law Society, RICS or similar body.
4. Experience on projects of similar complexity.
5. Experience in dealing with Dubai/Abu Dhabi Court Procedures.
6. The ability to mediate in a conflict situation.
7. A problem-solving approach seeking win-win solutions.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

1. Construction
2. Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

1. Contract Management
2. Quantity Surveying

Keywords

1. Contract Drafting
2. Contract Negotiation
3. Legal Contracts Specialist
4. Procurement Contracts Manager
5. Contract Administrator
6. Contract Compliance
7. Contracts Manager