Senior Contracts Engineer Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.

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Posted 1 hrs ago

Experience

15 - 17 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Diploma(Engineering)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a range of contracts, including formal contracts, short-form agreements, and annual contracts.
  • Manage non-disclosure agreements, sales and purchasing contracts, subcontracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, master agreements, and review customer-proposed terms and conditions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all contractual matters, serving as a liaison between internal teams and clients to ensure timely review, approval, and reconciliation of variations.
  • Prepare redlined versions of standard and nonstandard contracts and negotiate contract terms directly with client representatives, including legal teams and procurement staff, until agreement is reached.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive contractual records, including all correspondence, customer information forms, contractual changes, status reports, and project-related documentation.
  • Provide guidance to project managers and operational staff on contract matters; deliver training to new project managers and employees on contract management practices and procedures.
  • Develop and implement contract management and administration procedures in alignment with company policies, contributing to policy development where appropriate.
  • Monitor employee compliance with established contracting procedures and identify recurring issues or areas needing improvement.
  • Work closely with the Risk Management and Finance teams to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
  • Manage ongoing contract issues, including variation and change management.
  • Monitor contract compliance related to milestones, deliverables, invoices, and other obligations.
  • Oversee compliance with service level agreements.
  • Ensure proper contract close-out, extension, or renewal as required.
  • Maintain full awareness and compliance with Hill Internationals Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Degree or diploma in an Engineering discipline (required).
  • Professional certifications such as RICS or equivalent are preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years experience working on multi-million-dollar construction projects.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and contract administration skills.
  • Driven, committed, and eager to grow within a commercial/contracting role.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and preferably Primavera.
  • Strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

  • Contract Management
  • Estimation
  • Tendering
  • Quantity Surveying

Keywords

  • Contracts Specialist
  • Contracts Administrator
  • Contract Negotiation

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Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.

Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill has participated in over 10,000+ project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

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