Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Deputy Contracts Manager - UAE on a permanent basis. This is an expat position.

• Assists in managing all activities related to the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage of contractual, and commercial issues up to award of Contract, related to Contracts with Clients, partnering agreements with potential partners, exclusivity/tie-up arrangements with vendors/subcontractors, including, contractual terms and conditions with key potential vendors/subcontractors, risk review process including, identification, mitigation and management of contractual risks, ensure compliance with commercial procedures and that best practice is established, and promote continuous improvement to protect Company\'s commercial position, ensure that there are adequate commercial resources within the commercial team to meet the needs of the pre-award/bidding activities, and ensure all commercial team members have clear roles, responsibilities, accountability and established authority levels.
• Assist, support and manage all activities related to contractual risk identification, risk mitigation and risk management during the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
• Participate as required in inputs for the Risk Review Committee;
• Assist in managing all activities related to contractual, legal, tax, commercial and insurance issues related to company business, contracts with clients and partnering agreements during the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;
• Supports in performance of studies and evaluations for streamlining Company\'s operations from a commercial/contractual point of view during the pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage;

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A graduate university degree
• Experience in tendering, finalization, administration and management of Contracts and in finalization of various Partnership Agreements.
• Have good knowledge of business development, contract law, contract management, financial management of projects, project controls, risk management principles, excellent experience reviewing, amending and negotiating insurances and bonds during pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award stage.
• Have demonstrated skills in strategy formulation, negotiation, relationship building, team building, communication, coaching/mentoring.
• Be competent in providing advice on contracts and able to co-ordinate, gather, analyze and understand complex information.
• Have experience in International markets, (preferably in the GCC).
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with Clients, Partners, Subcontractors and Company staff.
• Possess good project management and time management skills.
• Must be able to inspire and motivate people to drive the business forward and achieve Company goals.
• Must have strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Can communicate proficiently and professionally in spoken and written English.

For further information about this position please apply.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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