Contracts Manager

Role Overview

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Abu Dhabi team, focused on Infrastructure and Mixed-Use Development projects. You will collaborate closely with key clients to oversee contract management activities, ensuring projects are delivered meeting commercial and contractual standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine project plans, specifications, and contract details to verify correct procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.
• Maintain strong client relationships and prepare commercial and contract-related reports tailored to client needs.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Negotiate and determine contract terms and conditions, award contracts to suppliers, and recommend contract awards when appropriate.
• Review and revise existing contracts as necessary to align with evolving requirements.
• Communicate contract terms clearly to managers and relevant stakeholders within the project.
• Set delivery schedules, monitor project progress, and liaise with clients and suppliers to address any issues or obstacles.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial strategies that support project success.
• Analyze potential risks associated with contract clauses and advise accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, owners, and other parties to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Ensure all contractual deadlines and conditions are strictly adhered to throughout the project timeline.
• Maintain organized records of contracts and related documentation in both physical and digital formats.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proven professional experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Fundamental understanding of legal aspects pertaining to contract management.
• Excellent written communication capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors or discrepancies.
• Robust analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple contracts efficiently.
• Effective at working with diverse seniority levels including junior staff, managers, and external partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.

Company Culture and Values

At Currie & Brown, we emphasize a collaborative and inclusive work environment where ideas from all levels are valued. Our employees range from apprentices to senior leaders, each playing a vital role in our collective success, which we celebrate and enjoy together. We prioritize long-term commitments, compassion, and continual investment in our team's growth. Supported by our independent status and partnerships with leading industry brands through the Dar Group, our organization fosters swift decision-making and opportunities for international work and sector exploration.