Contracts Manager - Landscaping

BAC Middle East

Dubai, UAE

Ref: MP450-708

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Total Package up To AED45000 Monthly

On behalf of our client, one of the Dubai's premier landscaping contractors, we are looking to recruit a Western Contracts Manager for their Dubai office. You will be responsible of administering landscaping contracts including managing risk of contractual obligations relating to projects; oversee quantity surveying function to ensure completion of work; project closure in relation Construction/Project Works and supervising pool of Contracts Executives and Quantity Surveyors. In addition your responsibilities will include the following:
- Develop a system for preparation of contractual documents, ensuring identification of standard and critical legal clauses to save the interest of company.
- Prepare contractual claims including extensions of time, prolongation cost, acceleration cost, and all other contractual claims.
- Review tender documents, check & verify letter of Award and contract documentation prior to acceptance.
- Advise and provide information on contractual matters to the Management and Project Team and act as a co-coordinator on specific contracts as and when required by the Management for all projects undertaken by the company for execution.
- Continuously review contract documents and ensure that companys contractual rights are protected and to advise on same.
- Follow-up contractual requirements such as Performance Guarantees, Advance Payment Guarantees letter of credits and other such documentation.
- Communicate with Consultants and Clients on Contractual matters, delays, extension of time, variations, warranties, etc., including co-coordinating same with other departments; Attend Site Meetings if required.
- Oversee quantity surveying function to ensure completion of work done at project site is timely communicated to facilitate initiation of Claims to party in contract.
- Preparative Sub-Contract documentation such as Sub-Contract Documents, Letter of Award/Intent, Work Order.
- Advise the Management and Preparation of any other agreement each as Joint Venture Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding and Contractual Correspondences.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a university degree with RICS certification and minimum of 7 years of experience in project supervision in UAE Construction and/or landscape contracting companies, including 3+ years as a Contracts Manager. You have a good knowledge and understanding of construction and issues such as contracting regulations and planning. You possess good commercial awareness, excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. You hold strong communication skills and you are able to hold deadlines and work under pressure.

Western educated candidates will be preferred.

About the Company

BAC Middle East - the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region's recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.

BAC's proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process.

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