Contracts Administrator

Job description / Role

Our Multi National Project & Commercial Management Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Contracts Administrator to join their team in Abu Dhabi working on major new build hospitality, residential, commercial and mixed use projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Contracts Administrator with full knowledge of FIDIC Contracts and having worked with a recognised Design, Project Management or Cost consultancy company background.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed with our client.

Key Responsibilities:

- To reviewing the contract at the tender and the pre-award stages and report the comments to the Commercial and Risk Director.
- To assess commercial obligations and liabilities, including insurance requirements, bank guarantee wording, payment terms, etc., at the tender and after the award stages, and advise the relevant parties within the company of the requirements
- To manage contractual and commercial issues related to contracts and subcontracts
- To liaise with the planning engineer for preparing the projects’ contractual program of works
- To liaise with the quantity surveyor in preparing the projects’ running payment applications / invoices as per the relevant contract.
- To assist and support the management when a dispute arises.
- Play a leading and pivotal role in supporting the project executives, leaders and project managers in monitoring and controlling the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective, meet statutory requirements and deliver the desired outcomes.
- Coordinating on all matters concerning contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis
- Developing, implementing and managing systems and procedures for the monitoring of external and internal contracts to ensure that contractual compliance issues are resolved timely & effectively.
- Recommending on construction contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and agreements.
- Driving continuous improvement of commercial processes through refining contract formulation activities, systems and procedures.
- Identifying potential claims, checking for compliance with applicable contractual terms and ensuring effective negotiation and settlement of claims
- Preparing claims to negotiate with contractors, including the calculation of losses incurred through defaults on contractual obligations. Formulating suggestions to remedy failure to meet contractual obligations.
- Financial budget supervision and ensuring the cost-effectiveness and value for money of contracts are other key tasks
- Taking responsibility for all financial contract management activities including the reviewing and the approving of payment certificates, invoicing from subcontractors and to the client

- Minimum of 7-10 years of extensive experience in contract management within the construction, engineering, or real estate development industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional membership (RICS) is a plus but not required
- FIDIC certified; otherwise, substantial experience and thorough knowledge of FIDIC contract administration, terms, and procedures are necessary.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Salary:
AED 25,000 to 35,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.