Contracts Manager (Infrastructure)

Parsons International

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP094-2123

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Through Parsons engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; and land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure.

Parsons is the Project Consultant for the construction supervision of a large infrastructure project in UAE. Scope of work includes roads, highway intersections, bridges and other structures, electrical (HV and LV) networks, potable water network, sewerage network, storm water drainage network and other infrastructure.

The Contracts Manager will be in charge of a small QS group on a large construction contract and will be responsible for providing senior management with advice on financial matters including but not limited to contractor payments, variations and claims, and contract closeout procedures. Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations related to construction contracts. Skilful negotiator.

Specific Responsibilities
• Responsible for providing senior-level guidance to assigned personnel, and ensures proficiency and timeliness of all contract administration functions.
• Responsible for determining the contract management strategy in dealing with variations and claims.
• Collaborates with the Client’s representative to deal with contract management issues as well as support in any negotiations and administration.
• Directly oversees the negotiation of difficult and complex issues with the Contractor.
• Manages direct reports work and supports completion of the contractor payments, engineer’s estimates, variations and claims by providing guidance and review.
• Responsible for managing, reporting, and analysing all contractual matters, including final payments and retention.
• Manages support team to assure contracts effectively managed during the course of the contract period and ensures its close-out is in accordance with established procedures.
• Oversees the reviews and recommendations for claims and other contractual matters to the senior management.
• Oversees the review and/or preparation of the progress reports and in resolving risks and claims in the best interest of the client through contract related advice.
• Leads the preparation and management of the Risk Register.
• Supports other contractual requirements as deemed necessary.
• Monitors the final deliverables for adherence to the contract requirements.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction management or related field and 20 years of related work experience.
• Post graduate degree or diploma in contract law preferred.
• Large infrastructure contract experience is preferred.
• Preferably Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Skills/Competencies:
• Proven ability to perform in a senior management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent team building skills
• Proven ability to perform independently
• Must be very organized and have effective problem solving and negotiating skills.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.

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Contract Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 38,500

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience