Contracts and Commercial Director

Job Description : Contracts and Commercial Director Job Location: Dubai, UAE We are looking for a Contracts and Commercial Director with at least 20 years of experience to lead a team of Contracts, Claims and Commercial. Ideal candidate will be calm , confident, future oriented and mature in outlook and approach. Requirements: > Must have a degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying from a reputed institution. > MRICS /FCIArb/ MCIOB /LL.M is an advantage. > Infrastructure experience is mandatory > Rail experience in GCC is desirable. > Must have experience in leading contracts management, arbitration and claims from the main contractor’s perspective. > Must have experience overseeing commercial, contracts and claims aspects of the construction in a mega project including building and infrastructure works within the GCC. Major responsibilities: The C&C Director will be responsible for recommending the most appropriate commercial strategy and solutions to the JV and the management in relation to contract management, claims and sub-contractor agreements. To represent the JV in Executive meetings, Commercial, Contract and Claims meetings with the client, the engineer, and other relevant external stakeholders. Roles and Responsibilities: > Advice the management on any potential variation to the scope of work that may generate cost or time impact and present the Project Management’s assessment > Assist the Project Director and Deputy Project Director in leading the team by assessing variations and claims and report the technical position of the proposed variation to the Client. > Report the contracts status of the project to the Project Director & Deputy Project Director > Manages the issues related to contracts with the employer and engineer, as well as subcontractors/vendors > Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in line with the project document. > Establish contract management system, ensure legal compliance by reviewing the contracts and by supervising contract performance. > Guide the team in all contractual negotiations and take preventive measures to manage risks. > Project cost control, quantities survey, project valuation and budget management. > Prepare, review, approve and administer contracts during various stages of the process

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