Contracts Manager

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Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Contracts Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10160191 is a management appointment within Strategy/Planning, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.

Role purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Management responsibilities: In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing contracts for our Project Management Consultancy (PMC) projects, ensuring compliance, minimizing risks, and maximizing value for our organization.; Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts for PMC projects; Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with company policies and objectives; Collaborate with project teams, legal counsel, and stakeholders to address contractual issues and disputes; Develop and implement contract management strategies to mitigate risks and optimize project outcomes; Monitor contract performance, ensuring adherence to terms, conditions, and deliverables; Conduct regular contract audits and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management; Provide expert advice on contractual matters to project teams and senior leadership; Manage a team of contract professionals, providing guidance and mentorship; Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices in contract management; Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems;

Candidate requirements: ; Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred; Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract management, with a focus on PMC projects; Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and FIDIC contracts; Proficiency in contract management software and tools; Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities; Demonstrated project management skills and experience; Professional certifications such as CCM (Certified Contract Manager) or CCCM (Certified Commercial Contract Manager) are highly desirable; Experience working in the Middle East region is preferred; In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and international contract law; Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment;

Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy J10160191.

Responsibilities

• In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing contracts for our Project Management Consultancy (PMC) projects, ensuring compliance, minimizing risks, and maximizing value for our organization.
• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts for PMC projects
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with company policies and objectives
• Collaborate with project teams, legal counsel, and stakeholders to address contractual issues and disputes
• Develop and implement contract management strategies to mitigate risks and optimize project outcomes
• Monitor contract performance, ensuring adherence to terms, conditions, and deliverables
• Conduct regular contract audits and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters to project teams and senior leadership
• Manage a team of contract professionals, providing guidance and mentorship
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices in contract management
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract management, with a focus on PMC projects
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and FIDIC contracts
• Proficiency in contract management software and tools
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience
• Professional certifications such as CCM (Certified Contract Manager) or CCCM (Certified Commercial Contract Manager) are highly desirable
• Experience working in the Middle East region is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and international contract law
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

Skills

• Project management
• Construction management
• Contract management
• Commercial management
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Team leadership
• Performance reporting

Salary and benefits

• At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• About AECOM
• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
• AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water.

About AECOM

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