Contracts Manager

Job description / Role

Position: Contracts Manager

Job Summary:
Oversee all contractual aspects of the company's real estate projects, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and operational requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Adhere to the company’s mission, vision, and values to ensure alignment in actions, decisions, and initiatives, contributing to organizational success and ethical standards.
• Comply with company policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures, maintaining professionalism and consistency.
• Respect the organizational hierarchy and foster a collaborative and respectful work environment.
• Perform any additional duties as required.

Departmental Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to real estate development projects.
• Develop and implement standardized contract management processes, templates, and procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, industry standards, and company policies in all contracts.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and project management teams to align contracts with business objectives.
• Analyze contract terms to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, addressing issues and disputes during the project lifecycle.
• Lead the resolution of contract-related disputes or claims, engaging internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Provide guidance and training on contract management best practices to internal teams.
• Supervise and mentor the Contracts Specialist and Document Controller, fostering professional growth and efficient workflows.
• Manage and organize contract-related documentation for accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Prepare reports and updates on contract status, risks, and performance for senior management.
• Stay informed on relevant regulations, industry trends, and market conditions to maintain competitive and compliant contracts.

External Work Relationships:
• Contractors
• Subcontractors
• Consultants
• Engineers
• Regulatory Authorities

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in contract management.

Preferred Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Contract Management, Construction Law, Business Administration, or a related field.

Competencies:
• Ability to analyze complex legal, financial, and technical documents to identify risks, opportunities, and inconsistencies.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and resolve disputes effectively.
• High precision in reviewing contracts and managing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities to manage and develop teams effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for articulating contract terms to stakeholders.
• Strategic problem-solving abilities to address challenges and mitigate risks proactively.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple contracts, timelines, and deliverables.
• Deep understanding of contract principles, legal frameworks, and industry standards, especially in real estate and construction.
• Proficiency in contract management software (e.g., Aconex, Procore) and standard office tools.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams, legal counsel, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Expertise in identifying and mitigating contract risks to safeguard organizational interests.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project demands and regulatory environments.
• Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality in all contractual dealings.

About the Company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.

We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: • Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk • Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ • Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts