Group Senior Manager, Contracts - DP World

Responsible for all matters relating to the Management of Contracts for the Implementation of World Carne Services Projects from feasibility, tenders, submissions and through, planning, design, construction and commissioning phases; and the management and implementation of all the contractual and commercial activities of multiple global projects for DP World's Group Planning & Project Management Department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Provide the necessary contractual and commercial requirements to WCS and GPPMD to cover the following functions :

• Understand all aspects of project targets and objectives and advice / liaise with WCS and DP World management in respect of tendering, procurement strategies and project / contract delivery.
• Work with the other departments in DP World Group to establish a contractual framework for WCS in the role as Client, Contractor, Consultant or Subcontractor, in order to cover the different business engagements and roles that WCS work within.
• Identify project requirements, existing and future possible contractual interfaces (i.e. Clients, Contractors, Subcontractors) and ensure contract framework is established for accomplishment of projects.
• Co-ordination of contractual matters with other company departments, including DP World Head Office Departments including Business Development, Procurement, Equipment, IT, Security, Legal, Commercial and Finance.
• Close liaison and co-ordination with Business Units and Project Teams in relation to contractual aspects of projects delivery.
• Determine project’s contract performance measures and monitor performance to identify good practices and areas for improvement.
• Act as Custodian of the Department Contractual templates and maintain them updated from time to time to account for new Market conditions and lessons learned from our project implementations. This also includes applying new international contractual best practices.
• Work with Project Managers and WCS Management in the preparation of tender and contract documentation and co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders to secure all of our requirements are built in and reflected in our documents.
• Liaise with other DP World Group companies during the Tender Stage of our Projects to ensure final contractual arrangement protect the best interests WCS and the DP World Group.
• Ensure all tender submissions made and tenders submissions received is in accordance with set procedures and that the Project objectives are being reflected on Tender Submissions or being addressed by the bidders submitting to. This also includes making sure all Technical aspects are considered within the contract and commercial elements during this stage.
• Participate in negotiations of subconsultants’ and subcontractors’ contracts for the Projects. Where appropriate lead negotiations.
• Contribute to project review process through different project phases and advice on risk identification and mitigation and cost saving opportunities.
• Ensure that terms and conditions of contract are adhered to by consultants & contractors to avoid any shortcomings.
• Monitor contracts budgets and in co-ordination with the Cost Control team to ensure that projects are delivered within approved budgets.
• Assess and process all contractual matters, including claims and requests for EOT’s, Variations or Contract Addenda in a timely manner and develop recommendations on contractors / consultant’s submissions, to determine its validity and consequences and advice appropriate course of action.
• Join the Project Teams in the negotiation / resolution of disputes with contractors and consultants and propose settlement solutions.
• Attend to internal / external auditors to substantiate clarify or improve on procedures at all times.