Requirements
Minimum of 10 years experience in contract management in a construction environment, preferably in power plants or large-scale infrastructure projects. Proven experience in management of international industrial projects (including on-site). Engineering degree or equivalent. In-depth understanding of contract management practices and procedures. Proficiency in technical aspects of contract administration and compliance. Technical career path in at least one of the Group's core businesses. Organized, rigorous, ability to step back. Inter-functional, intercultural and interpersonal facilitation skills. Ability to listen, lead and convince in a non-hierarchical position. High negotiation capability maintaining a balance between assertiveness and flexibility. High standard of Oral and written communication skills. Fluent in written and spoken English. Competency in Microsoft Office is essential.
Description
Role Summary:We are looking for a full time, permanent Contract Manager to be based on site with our Project Team in Abu Dhabi.Key Responsibilities: Monitors and support claims management from the Project Company, the offtaker and the contractor side.Reviews and analyses contractual documents to identify risks and opportunities to optimize the project value and provide advice on the implications of contractual clauses.Ensure contract management activities align with the project contract and regulatory requirements.Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential contract-related risks.Negotiate directly with the EPC contractor to resolve contractual issues and ensure compliance with contract terms and PPA.Manage the events: notifications, changes, contract communication and documentationLiaises with the Project Company EMD, Construction Director, the Owners Engineer, and the legal team where necessary to review and provide inputs to critical contractual correspondences.Reviews the arrangement and administration of all project bonds, guarantees and insurances in accordance with the contractual obligations.Monitors contracts execution against identified KPIs: deliverables, milestones, contract commitments, claims and performance.Ensures that the project management staff is fully aware of their contractual obligations and of their impacts. Participates in contract briefings and provides advice in responding to contractual queries and assist proactively in the resolution of the issues.Advises on contractual implications of proposed changes and ensure that any contractual changes that result from change requests are drafted and approved by relevant parties.Ensures with legal team that all legal documents are correctly maintained and updated.Supports the collection and sharing of « Return of Experience » (REX) / Lessons Learned.Ensure contract management tasks are scheduled without interfering with project goals.Develop and implement plans and procedures for contract administration and compliance.Promote SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) procedures and guidelines in contract management.Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and SkillsMinimum of 10 years experience in contract management in a construction environment, preferably in power plants or large-scale infrastructure projects.Proven experience in management of international industrial projects (including on-site).Engineering degree or equivalentIn-depth understanding of contract management practices and procedures.Proficiency in technical aspects of contract administration and compliance.Technical career path in at least one of the Group's core businessesOrganized, rigorous, ability to step backInter-functional, intercultural and interpersonal facilitation skillsAbility to listen, lead and convince in a non-hierarchical positionHigh negotiation capability maintaining a balance between assertiveness and flexibilityHigh standard of Oral and written communication skillsLanguages: Fluent EnglishCompetency in Microsoft Office is essential.LanguageFluent in written and spoken English.Arabic and French languages skills a plus.Location/travelBased at site, Abu Dhabi, UAE - full-time site basedFlexibility to travel throughout the region.About ENGIEENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (raison dêtre), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions