Contracts Administration Manager

Job Overview

Our client, a leading offshore engineering and construction organization in the UAE, is looking for experienced Contracts Administration Manager to support the execution of large-scale offshore and subsea projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage QS/CA resources ensuring that section/company set target and goals are met
• Develop and improve section / commercial procedures at both project and corporate levels
• Develop, upgrade and enhance QS automated systems and ensure their implementation with accuracy
• Develop and enhance QS function to ensure maximum recovery of revenue
• Review and recommend training requirements for QS staff to ensure they are adequately skilled
• Oversee resource allocation and workload distribution for all projects to ensure that adequate resources are available to cover the work requirements
• Review tender documents, RFQs, bids, awarded POs/Subcontracts and advice amendments/clarifications to Commercial/H-Sub/MPR/PDs and prepare strategies to avoid/minimize risks
• Provide comprehensive analysis and advice to management on contractual issues recommending/implementing appropriate courses of action to ensure company interests are protected
• Provide guidance to projects on major issues and manage contract major variations and disputes with clients/subcontractors/suppliers providing contractual interpretation as and when required
• Manage claims preparation and actively participate in claim analysis, recommendations and dispute resolution
• Review application of contracts/subcontracts/PO conditions and price schedule with PM/Project QS and proposes revisions to be in line with current practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Law or Business Management
• Minimum 12 years of experience in the domain of Contracts Admin, Quantity Survey, Estimation, Oil and Gas EPC contracts
• Aware and knowledge of the onshore/offshore oil and gas/EPC industry
• Must possess expertise in contractual/legal terms & standards, contracts administration, claim preparations/analysis and defense, commercial and financial analysis
• Proficient in technical/commercial reporting and contractual correspondences
• Excellent supervisory and team management skills