Contracts Manager at KBR in Abu Dhabi

Job description

Title: Contracts Manager "Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets." Contracts Manager LOCATION Abu Dhabi, UAE THE ROLE Reporting to the Project Lead and responsible for the contract management of the contracts during post construction, close out and handover stage including working with the procurement department (where required) through to completion, final account and handover. Project description KBR has been appointed under a framework agreement with Aldar Projects in Abu Dhabi to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. The Project comprises a diverse portfolio of developments that contribute to the growth and sustainability of Abu Dhabi. This includes the planning, design, and delivery of critical infrastructure and utility works, service networks for newly developed land, and community facilities such as schools, mosques, parks, and other public amenities. KBR provides Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services across all phases of project delivery, including project planning, project controls, design and engineering management, procurement support, and the implementation of development, infrastructure, utility, and early works packages, ensuring the successful execution of the programme objectives. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Management of the contractual aspects of a set of projects as part of the programme management consultant’s role on a major programme of infrastructure development works Manage/Overview the Supervisions Consultant’s Contracts Team to ensure proper administration Administer the construction and supervision contract(s) in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and project-specific requirements Advise and Interface with Engineer, and Employer for the relevant project regarding contractual obligations, rights, risks, and entitlements Interface with other PMC disciplines to meet overall program deliverables Support interpretation of contract clauses and provide contractual support to the project team in assessing contractual entitlements for disagreed items and scope. Provide advice on contractual matters, including risk management, disagreements and disputes Understanding of construction contracts and relevant regulations is essential to ensure compliance and mitigate risks Coordinate with the commercial and quantity surveying teams regarding payment applications and commercial assessments Review valuation of variations and claims Management of all aspects of contractual claims arising from the execution of contracts as part of the programme management consultant’s role on a major programme of infrastructure development works in an ethical manner at all times, in accordance with procedures Prepare and review contractual letters, notices, determinations, recommendations, and reports. Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices to preserve contractual rights and maintain contractual communication protocols Participate in commercial and contractual meetings Review all incoming and outgoing project-related letters to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions Review and comments on all Bond and Insurances Review a potential change item to establish entitlement Review of Payments for contractor and consultant to ensure compliance with Contract. Prepare Contract Amendments as and when required. Assists in the development o