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Contracts Manager - EPC-DDW

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DP World

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in business or law, 5 years of contract management experience in Oil & Gas, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication is essential.
  • You will manage contractual, legal, and commercial issues, draft and review contracts, assess risks, ensure compliance, resolve disputes, and collaborate with internal teams for project success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, law or related field.
  • Negotiation and soft skills.
  • 5 years relevant experience as Contract Manager in Oil & Gas / Offshore industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in law, or related field (optional engineering degree with formal education in contract execution & management).
  • Legal Background and associate qualifications Certification.
  • Minimum five years of previous experience as a contract manager or in a related position.
  • Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts.
  • Proficient computer skills, Microsoft office suite (word, PowerPoint, outlook, and excel).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Leads all activities related to contractual, legal, commercial and insurance issues related to contracts with clients including the drafting contracts, correspondence, and generation of variation orders to maximize profits.
  • Review agreements and advise Project Commercial in finalizing Subcontract Agreements with Subcontractors and to ensure the Terms and Conditions are in line with the Main Contract for that Particular Project.
  • Provide assistance to Procurement to finalize contracts with Vendors for Projects and ensure the Terms and Conditions are in line with the Main Contract for that particular project.
  • Assess the Contract Conditions and risk on the Projects at tendering stage for new projects and provide feedback to BD and Commercial management.
  • Review the pre-award tender terms and conditions, to identify and mitigate commercial risk of the contract. Assess company's obligations and liabilities, including insurance requirements, bank guarantee wordings, payments terms, etc...
  • Monitor contract compliance with established procedures.
  • Handle contractual, legal, commercial and insurance issues related to main contracts and purchase orders with suppliers/vendors.
  • Dispute management and resolution. EOT and acceleration submissions.
  • Advising Management on risks and opportunities within the contract.
  • Ensure all contracts are signed and delivered to relevant parties.
  • Liaise internally with Legal, Finance, Project Execution Team and any other department for inputs into Contract T&C’s.
  • Record the lessons learned from previous contracts in order to implement corrections in future contracts.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Contracts Manager - EPC-DDW?

The primary role involves leading all activities related to contractual, legal, commercial, and insurance issues related to contracts with clients, including drafting contracts, reviewing subcontract agreements, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business, administration, law, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant experience as a Contracts Manager in the Oil & Gas or Offshore industry.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include negotiation and soft skills, ability to establish and administer contracts, proficient computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office Suite), and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What specific responsibilities does the Contracts Manager handle?

Responsibilities include reviewing agreements, advising on subcontract agreements, finalizing vendor contracts, assessing contract conditions, monitoring compliance, managing disputes, and ensuring all contracts are signed and delivered to relevant parties.

Is a legal background necessary for this position?

While a legal background is not mandatory, it is preferred, and associate qualifications or certifications related to law can be beneficial.

How does the Contracts Manager contribute to risk management?

The Contracts Manager assesses contract conditions and risks at the tendering stage, advises management on risks and opportunities within contracts, and identifies and mitigates commercial risks during the pre-award process.

Does the organization offer training or development opportunities for Contracts Managers?

Yes, the organization typically offers training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to contract management.

What tools and software does the Contracts Manager need to be proficient in?

The Contracts Manager should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

How is performance measured for the Contracts Manager role?

Performance may be measured through successful contract negotiations, compliance with established procedures, effective dispute management, and the overall profitability of contracts handled.

What is the work environment like for a Contracts Manager in this role?

The work environment typically involves collaboration with various departments, including Legal, Finance, and Project Execution Teams, and may require both office-based work and site visits to manage contracts effectively.

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DP World

We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.