Senior Specialist - Contracts

Job Description

The Senior Specialist - Contracts will be responsible for end‑to‑end contract management activities within the Finance – Ports Cluster department of Al Yaher Recruitment and Manpower Services Ltd. The role centers on the Fujairah Terminals expansion programme, ensuring that all capital works, equipment and service contracts are procured, awarded and administered on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with AD Ports Group policies and UAE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders in the development of yearly procurement plans and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Prepare Request for Expression of Interest and/or Pre-qualification, evaluation of unpriced commercial aspects of the technical bid and the Bidders Lists.
• Examine scope of work and other information provided by end users and/or consultants for completeness and consistency.
• Prepare comprehensive ITT packages using standard forms and coordinate issuance to approved bidders.
• Attend pre-tender meetings, arrange site visits with bidders, prepare recommendation for award and Letter of Award and handle the correspondence during the bidding period with the necessary input from end users, where required.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, handle the administrative activities (bank guarantees, insurances, invoices, etc.) and maintain records (contract logs and contract files) conforming agreed changes to the ITT package.
• Review and evaluate variations and claims, prepare recommendations for approval of management and prepare contract amendments, as required.
• Perform close-out of contractual matters upon completion.
• Manage the expectations of the End User in timely processing of tender requests through constant and pro-active engagement.
• Implement strategic procurement initiatives and cost-effective solutions by devising appropriate tender strategies.
• Lead the tendering and contracting of the Fujairah Terminals expansion packages (marine works, dredging, quay walls, yard and civil works, buildings, utilities and port equipment), including EPC, design-build and FIDIC-based contracts.
• Work closely with the expansion project management team and PMC/consultants to align contract strategy, packaging and award schedules with the project master schedule and budget.
• Administer expansion contracts during execution, including variations, extensions of time, claims, payment certificates, performance securities and contractual notices, and support the resolution of disputes.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual risks on the expansion, and report contract status, commitments and savings to Ports Cluster management.
• Ensure contracts reflect local Fujairah requirements (permits, authority approvals, HSE and port regulations) in coordination with the relevant Group functions.
  
  

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying , Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
  
  

Language Skills:

• High level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
  
  

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar role
  
  

Nature of Experience:

• Experience in pre-award and post-award contract management, preferably on major port, marine or infrastructure capital projects.
• Sound working knowledge of FIDIC and EPC forms of contract, variations and claims management.
• Good knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards
• Ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the organization.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.