Claims Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Wood is currently looking to recruit for a Claims Manager on ADNOC Gas EPCm project based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. #LI
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Our Clients and Projects
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Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance :
  The company provides Life Assurance cover

• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

• The Employee Share Plan :
  Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

• Global connections :
  Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• The Claims Manager reports directly to the Commercial Manager and is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contractual claims within an EPCm framework. This dual role includes responding to subcontractor-originated claims directed at the client and proactively safeguarding EPCm Contractor's commercial interest by initiating / supporting claims against the client.
• The Claims Manager will deliver post-award contract management aligned with our Framework for Managing the Fundamentals (FMF).
• The Claims Manager may supervise others within the Commercial team.

Key Responsibilities
Post-Award Contract Administration

• Assessment of subcontractor variations / claims and resolution of disputes in accordance with the EPCM Construction Contract and EPCM Agreement.
• Management of Change, (MOC): A critical element of the role is to work closely with the Commercial Manager and MOC Engineer to identify and assess the impact of potential changes and raise variations to the EPCm Contract.
• Compliance Oversight:
  Manage contract administration in line with our existing policies/procedures to ensure strict adherence to contract terms, including initiating notices and reviewing guarantees / insurances.
• Contractual Correspondence:
  Working with Sub Contract Managers and actively managing contractual letters with EPCM Construction Contractors.
• Close monitoring of Subcontractor reports and maintenance of records in support of change requests.

Risk Management

• Work with Commercial Manager and Risk Manager on identifying key contractual risks with the EPCM Construction Contractors and establishing quantum.
• Provide regular updates on potential changes / claims / disputes for management reporting and controls.

Financial and Cash Flow Management

• Pro-actively keep commercial and finance teams apprised of current and emerging commercial issues - for payment and cashflow purposes.

Project Monitoring and Reporting

• Stakeholder Reporting:
  Provide input into regular reports for senior management.

Project Oversight and Supervision

• Team Supervision:
  Where appropriate, supervise team members, ensuring effective contract management, administration, and resource allocation.

QUALIFICATIONS
Skills And Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:

• Extensive Project Commercial Management
  
  Experience:
  
  The ideal…