Contracts Manager responsible for contract review and negotiation strategies at Wood's Abu Dhabi location. Lead and direct contract applications and practices aligned with business requirements.
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritise contract review workload across supported business(es) in alignment with business(es) requirements
Manage and deliver the application of relevant Group Commercial Policies across the supported business(es), in conjunction with commercial lead(s)
Implement of common ways of working to maximise value, gain efficiencies and minimise risk to Wood
Responsible for providing direction, strategy and leadership to direct reports (if applicable)
Managing and maintaining key internal interfaces within supported business(es)
Deputise for Head of Contracts, when requested
SME in contract law and contracts related policies
Requirements
Degree required in one of: Law, Quantity Surveying or Business Degree
Legally qualified (preferred but not required)
Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting and negotiation in a service company environment
In addition to undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, the individual should have work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key contracting principles
Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements and consortium agreements
Experience of leading and managing a team (if applicable)
Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles and drafting and roll out 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
Contract experience should cover consulting, engineering and construction projects in at least one of the following: life sciences, mining, power, infrastructure, environmental and/or oil and gas industries, EP, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents)
Relevant Client Facing Contracting Experience: Minimum 6 - 10 years
Supervisory Experience: 2 - 6 years (preferred & subject to role)
Utmost integrity
Excellent negotiating skills
Leadership, people management and motivational skills
Strategic thinker who can contribute to the management and improvement of the overall operation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Planning and organisational skills
Strong client (internal and external) focus and ability to build relationships and trust
Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process
Team player
Proactive attitude
Mentor and coaching skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
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