Contract Manager

Job Scope Summary

The Contract Manager is responsible for the administration, implementation, and management of the Company’s contractual obligations, commercial agreements, and contract governance to ensure compliance with concession agreements, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts, regulatory requirements, and company policies. The role provides commercial and contractual support to Plant Management by managing contract performance, variations, claims, correspondence, contractual risks, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring the Company meets its contractual commitments while protecting its commercial interests throughout the operational lifecycle of the Waste‑to‑Energy facility.

• Administer the Company’s O&M Contract, Concession Agreement, and other commercial agreements; monitor compliance with contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables and reporting requirements; maintain the contract register, correspondence and document control records; ensure all documentation is current, controlled and readily available for audit purposes; support contract interpretation and provide contractual advice to Plant Management.
• Monitor compliance with contractual KPIs, service levels and performance obligations; review contractual notices, obligations and deadlines to ensure timely compliance; coordinate submission of contractual reports, notifications and supporting documentation; monitor contractual risks and recommend mitigation measures; ensure compliance with company governance, Delegation of Authority (DOA) and contractual procedures.
• Manage contract variations, amendments and change requests; prepare and coordinate contractual correspondence relating to claims, variations and disputes; support preparation and evaluation of commercial claims and entitlement submissions; maintain records supporting contractual changes and commercial justifications; assist in resolving contractual issues with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Act as the primary contractual interface with clients and key stakeholders on contractual matters; coordinate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations and Maintenance regarding contractual obligations; support negotiations relating to contract amendments, renewals and commercial issues; maintain professional relationships with clients, regulatory authorities and business partners.
• Monitor contractual performance and identify potential compliance risks; prepare commercial and contractual reports for Plant Management and the Board; maintain contractual KPI dashboards and action trackers; support management reviews by providing contractual performance updates and recommendations.
• Identify contractual, commercial and operational risks affecting contract performance; recommend improvements to contract administration processes and controls; support development of contract management procedures, templates and governance documentation; promote continuous improvement in commercial and contractual management practices.

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business Administration, Commercial Management or related discipline.

Professional qualification in Contract Management, Commercial Management or Procurement is desirable (e.g., WorldCC/IACCM, CIPS, RICS, NEC/FIDIC training).

Knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent international contract forms is advantageous.

Minimum 8‑10 years’ experience in contract management, commercial management or contract administration within Waste‑to‑Energy (WTE), power generation, EPC, utilities or major industrial projects.

Strong knowledge of contract administration, claims management, contract variations and commercial risk management.

Experience administering long‑term O&M contracts and concession agreements preferred.

Familiarity with UAE commercial practices and contractual frameworks.

Ability to interpret complex contractual documents and provide commercial recommendations.

• Contract & Commercial Management:
  Demonstrates strong understanding of contract administration, commercial governance, contractual obligations and risk allocation.
• Negotiation…