Contract Engineer (Arabic Speaker)[Architecture & Engineering Consultancy background]
Black Pearl
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide contract expertise and guidance on Project level and Organizational level.
- Pre-award support in specific contract responsibilities (review RFPs, assist in negotiations, provide advice on risk) and oversee the contract execution process.
- Support the post-award contract management activities such as Variations, Contract Amendments, and Guarantees.
- Review, validate or otherwise reply to change requests and/or claims.
- Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to align project goals and objectives with the Contract particulars and fees.
- Manage and ensure proper communication (both internally and externally) in matters related to scope of works and consultant obligations and rights.
- Ensure all contract obligations and standard requirements are met.
- Monitor and update the status of contract and corresponding obligations/ accrued rights from Pre-award till close-out.
- Issue of any contractual letters as needed and drafting of replies.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities throughout all the contract stages.
- Advise risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with project teams to address and resolve issues that may impact the design process.
- Always safeguards the company interests.
- Provide regular reports on the projects contract status and any other organizational matters.
- Ensure proper maintenance of relevant project correspondence and records.
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering with demonstrated experience working as a Contract Engineer. LLM or LLB is a big plus.
- More than 9 years of experience in the Engineering and construction field. GCC experience is a must and preferably in the UAE.
- Experience with Contractors and consultants are preferred.
- High attention to detail.
- Forward thinking with excellent organizational skills
- Exposure to Design-build projects.
- RICS, Ciarb Certification, PMI certifications are a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of contract or construction law.
- Understands the design and project cycles in the UAE (Public and Private sectors).