Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

Are you interested in relocating to one the worlds booming economies? Qatar is expanding at a rapid rate and you could become a part of it.

Client is looking to recruit a Contracts Manager. The individual should have the following exposure throughout their career.
• Develop and implement Programme Procurement, Contract Administration and Commercial Management strategies, policies, procedures, processes and tools across all projects in EZC zones.
• Serve as a main point of contact for investors and EZC’s stakeholders on contractual matters.
• Engage with targeted investors effectively and proactively with the input of Business Development Department in alignment with EZC’s business requirements and priorities.
• Engage with international and regional stakeholders, when required, with the aim of supporting the economic development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030.
• Oversee, maintain and enhance investor relations by ensuring continuous communication between investors and EZC; serve as main point of contract with investors until award of contract.
• Understand and evaluate requirements of investors; coordinate and negotiate commercial and design requirements of both parties in collaboration with Electrical and Mechanical Design Managers and consultants.
• Communicate and circulate all signed contracts to relevant stakeholders, ensure contract visibility and awareness and provide interpretation and support when needed.
• Manage commercial activities for projects including contracting and procurement strategies, pre-qualifications, bid evaluation and negotiation, transactional compliance to contracts and closeouts.
• Provide guidance on contract matters to Project Managers or other stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage the processing of all payments in collaboration with the QS Manager and the respective Senior Project Manager.
• Lead, track and report on all Contract Administration activities including contract claims (non-contentious), variations, extensions of time, etc.
• Manage and ensure the appropriate closure of contracts including practical completion, final accounts, release of retentions, etc.
• Compile, coordinate, prepare and maintain all contract documents, securities, bonds, insurances, warranties.
• Check and verify supplier’s cost collection system and processes are fit for purposes.
• Confirm that submitted invoices reflect incurred cost as per supplier’s financial systems.
• Coordinate with and provide specialist advice to project controls on cost, payments, commercial variations and claims.
• Compile procurement schedules and ensure timely delivery of orders to site.
• Advise and assist Engineering Director, Senior Design Manager and Senior Project Managers on all related requirements,
• File and maintain contractual records and documentation as appropriate.
• Manage and resolve any contractual issues, claims and disputes in collaboration with QS Manager. If no settlement has been reached, coordinate with the Legal Department for further action.

Requirements

• 10 years' experience in similar role
• Bachelor's degree is a MUST
• MBA or Masters would be advantageous
• Experience in Construction or real estate in a MUST
• MUST have worked in GCC
• Excellent leadership qualities
• Strong Contracts exposure
• Arabic would be an advantage

About the Company

For over 40 years Airswift has been transforming lives through the provision of international workforce solutions to the energy, process and infrastructure industries.

Today, we are an integrated team of 6,500 passionate people from 70 countries working proudly with the world’s leading supermajors, engineers & constructors, equipment suppliers and consultancies.

Driven by three corporate hubs in Houston, Manchester and Singapore supporting 60 regional offices, we have a truly global approach and a reach that is unparalleled.