Senior Contracts Administrator - Abu Dhabi

Requisition ID: 282647 

• Relocation Authorized: International - Single 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Abu Dhabi 

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

In this role, you will participate in contract formation and/or administration. Contract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and implementing project contracts operating procedures. Contract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure contract compliance with project requirements. #LI-AR2
 

Contract Management

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule, or equivalent, which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various contract management tasks and the procedures applicable to Contract Management
• Manages assigned contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties 
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, and other major matters 
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement 

Contract Formation 

• Conforms and ensures contract execution 
• Coordinates with the customer in the negotiations for commitment of contracts 
• Develops and issues contracts and services agreements as assigned 
• Forms bid request packages and issues bid request packages to approved bidders 
• Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions 
• Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially 
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations 
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures 
• Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters 
• After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules 

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
 

Experience in Commercial or Contracts Management on complex programs of work, especially infrastructure projects.

• Customer focus
• Possess Excellent Inter-personnel Communication skills
• Fluent in writing & speaking English language; Arabic Language skills beneficial
• Experience and completion of courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, contract administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting contractual letters, refuting Claims, Decision making and Resolution of Disputes.

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