Contracts Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the Prime Contract with ADNOC, ensuring compliance with contract conditions, ADNOC guidelines, and EPC project execution strategy.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract clauses, terms, obligations, and liabilities for risk assessment.
• Ensure implementation of ADNOC Codes of Practice (COPs), General Design Guidelines (GDLs), and Specifications within the contractual framework.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of all contractual correspondence, variations, claims, and disputes.

• Prepare, evaluate, and defend contractual claims, variations, change orders, and extensions of time (EOT) in line with FIDIC and ADNOC procedures.
• Identify potential contractual risks early and provide mitigation strategies.
• Lead negotiations with Client (ADNOC/PMC), subcontractors, and suppliers for settlement of claims and commercial issues.

• Draft, review, and finalize subcontract agreements in line with ADNOC and FIDIC requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and cost.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor interim and final payment applications.
• Support procurement team in reviewing vendor terms & conditions, ensuring alignment with main contract obligations.

• Support project controls in preparing cash flow forecasts, cost reports, and budget control in line with EPC execution plan.
• Identify potential cost overruns and contractual risks impacting project profitability.
• Ensure all commercial deliverables (invoices, payment certificates, insurances, guarantees, bonds) comply with ADNOC requirements.

• Provide expert advice on contractual disputes, arbitration, and adjudication matters.
• Maintain a proactive risk register in collaboration with project controls and legal teams.
• Represent the company in dispute boards, ADNOC commercial review committees, and arbitration hearings, if required.

• Act as the focal point for all contractual communications with Client (ADNOC), PMC, and subcontractors.
• Participate in progress review meetings, cost control reviews, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure seamless coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, HSE, and QA/QC teams for contract-related issues.

• Contract Review Reports (Prime & Subcontract)
• Claims & Variation Submissions (Change Orders, EOT, Disruption Claims)
• Risk Register & Commercial Reports
• Subcontract Agreements & Evaluations
• Payment Certificates & Cost Control Reports
• Dispute & Settlement Documentation

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Law from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree or Diploma in Contracts Management / Commercial Management preferred.
• Certification in FIDIC Contract Administration or RICS/CIArb membership will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in Contract and Commercial Management within EPC projects (Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, or Industrial Plants).
• Proven track record in managing ADNOC projects or similar large-scale Middle East EPC contracts.
• Strong expertise in FIDIC-based contracts, claims preparation, dispute resolution, and subcontract management.
• Demonstrated experience in client negotiations, commercial risk assessment, and project cost control.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills