Contract Management Specialist

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates John Wood Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager / Contract Management Lead to join our team in Dubai, UAE. This role will be seconded to the client.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer EPC contracts being executed in West Qurna I Field, Basra, Iraq, ensuring compliance with Contract/Company requirements.
  • Review procurement procedures and processes to ensure alignment with Contract/Company standards.
  • Develop project contracting strategies, handle claims, and resolve disputes.
  • Oversee vendor prequalification, Work Order Requests, Proposals, Approved Work Orders, contract change control, dispute resolution, claim management, invoicing, and payments.
  • Manage and deliver functional activities within assigned business(es), including drafting, review, and negotiation of:
    • Confidentiality agreements / NDA's in accordance with business needs.
    • Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms) including project-specific contracts and MSA's.
  • Draft and review financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties).
  • Manage MOU's and exclusive arrangements.
  • Review proposed contract qualifications with other functions to ensure balanced risk.
  • Provide overviews of contract T&Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams.
  • Offer guidance on client contracting & negotiation strategies and terms and conditions.
  • Engage with other functions to identify strategies to avoid/mitigate risks associated with contract terms and Contracting Policy deviations.
  • Provide interpretation advice on contract T&Cs and financial instruments to business, as required.
  • Manage timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCG's, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.
  • Manage preparation, negotiation, establishment, and administration of Joint Venture and/or Partnering agreements.
  • Develop, build, and maintain internal relationships with stakeholders to become a business partner and trusted advisor.
  • Drive collaboration within the functional team and strive for best practice and consistency throughout the company.
  • Provide input to commercial handovers to the execution teams for successfully awarded contracts.
  • Manage and deliver continuous improvement across the function and look for innovative ways of working.
  • Ensure key relevant Commercial policies are understood and correctly applied within the assigned business(es).
  • Provide robust client contracts governance and assurance across the assigned business(es) and recommend corrective action, as required.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned Contracts team members (if any).
  • Functional personnel development and promotion of an environment of learning and empowerment.
  • Ensure timely provision of contract input to the TGP process, tenders, and proposals, as required.
  • Ensure timely identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process.
  • Develop main contract flow-down requirements for PO's and subcontracts, in conjunction with the supply chain, as required.
Requirements
  • Engineering Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience).
  • Relevant Client-Facing Contracting Experience: Minimum 20 years.
  • Supervisory Experience: 5 years (preferred & subject to the role).
  • Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting, and negotiation in a service company environment.
  • Experience in the negotiation and setup of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements, and consortium agreements.
  • Experience in leading and managing a team (if applicable).
  • Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and drafting and rollout of contracting policies.
  • Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems.
  • Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures.
  • Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies.
  • EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong client focus and ability to build relationships and trust.
  • Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process.
About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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