Manager – Infrastructure Sub-Contracts
APG Global
UAE
Ref: KP021-456
APG Global

The Role


The Role


• Stable long term career prospects
• Global Provider of National Security
• Location: United Arab Emirates

Our client, a leading provider of global national security services, is looking to expand their ranks as the portfolio of infrastructure/civil projects across the Middle East continues to expand. With long term prospects providing stability and career development, our client is seeking to add to their team a professional and experienced Manager of Infrastructure Sub-Contracts to support growth and development of their projects in the Middle East.

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Contracts, (Functional) & Director of Supply Chain, (Administrative) responsibilities of the role will include:

• Tendering, contracting and supplier-management activities for design, construction and other infrastructure sub-contracts for all the clients activities (300M$ year portfolio)
• Lead and Contribute to the development, implementation and communication of a clear and operational infrastructure contract strategy
• Closely work with the technical and project team to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvement in the contracting strategy
• Coordinate with the procurement and logistics department for the adequate management of Buyer-furnished equipment to the supplier
• Maximize achievement of cost savings, quality, delivery and technical performance objectives for subcontracts, ensuring involvement and buy-in of internal stakeholders through an integrated and clear strategy
• Manage a team of Sub-Contract Specialists
• Prepare the tender strategy and commercial documentation for the tendering process and ensure alignment and cohesiveness with the technical documents and statement of Work
• Develop and monitor an efficient and well-structured contract management process
• Survey construction market and recommend new sources by managing the supplier panel
• Manage the supplier qualification process, including the relevant certification documentation
• Review commercially supplier proposals and provide assessment and recommendations for selection
• Draft and negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract with the chosen suppliers in connection with the procurement department.
• Manage supplier performance, claims, change orders and warranties

Requirements


Requirements


• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Administration or Construction; MBA very highly regarded.
• 10+ years experience drafting and negotiating contracts in the construction sector (preferably), and/or the heavy industry, steel, or cement sectors and in managing a contracts team.
• A strong and challenging negotiator who is not afraid of confrontation with strong analytical skills
• Experience with FIDIC contracts is preferred.
• Exceptional experience in departmental management and leading and building large teams
• Proven track record in managing large scale, strategic projects essential
• 8+ year’s solid experience in the Middle East, working in cross-cultural environments.
• Highly fluent English speaking, reading and writing skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Candidates with international consulting experience will be highly regarded

A competitive expatriate package will be provided to attract the top candidates to the role.

To register your application for this exceptional opportunity, please submit your resume online.

IMPORTANT: Your application must include the following information:
• Comprehensive resume listing your full employment history in reverse chronological order
• Details of projects you have been involved in including project size and value and your key responsibilities
• List of educational qualifications including where and when completed
• Current daytime contact details

To apply online, please click the appropriate link below.

About the Company


About the Company


APG-Global is an Australian-based recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set. Since 1999, APG Global has successfully demonstrated the ability to bring job seekers and clients together worldwide for business optimization. Our key regions of specialisation cover Australia, New Zealand, Asia, China, the Middle East, Far East and Europe.

With solid industry credentials, the APG-Global team focus is on solving executive and professional talent supply issues across borders and cultures. APG-Global headquarters are in the Southport CBD on the Gold Coast of Queensland in Australia – one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and the epicenter of high-rise development activity and tourism construction growth in Australia.

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