Contracts Manager (Arabic speaker)

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Job Description:

Parsons is now seeking a Arabic speaking Contracts Manager to join our team!

In this role, you will be responsible for all assigned pre and post award contract administration functions and provide supervision, training and technical guidance in the Contracts Department, including contract preparation, evaluation, negotiation and award of contracts, Conducting Studies and Design and Procurement type contracts. You will also be responsible for protecting the Company interests in all contractual matters and ensuring Government Procurement Laws and policies & procedures are complied with as well as ensuring legal and contractual compliance in all contractual matters between relevant parties.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Provide training, mentoring, legal and contractual guidance to Contract Administrators in preparation of pre and post award Request for Proposals, verification of accuracy of bid packages and participates in the pre and post award evaluation /negotiation process.
• Ensure and review work of Contract Administration Work for correctness and policy and procedural compliance.
• Carry out the pre and post award activities including any schedules, provide advertisements for tenders and participates in the pre-ward meetings, evaluation and negotiation process, including functional role as Bid Evaluation Team Lead and Negotiation Team Leader.
• Responsible for the timely preparation of legal and contractual documents and correspondence such as Request for Proposals (RFP) and other legal or contractual packages as required.
• Participate in selection, training and evaluation of personnel.
• Advise appropriate Manager on contractual matters and relevant law, is the principal advisor at Project level with regard to the strategy for, and the conduct and recording of contract pre and post award negotiations.
• Initiates/drafts prepares and or assists contractual correspondence in all contractual matters relating to any specific assigned contract
• Prepares/assists in formulation and presentation of presentations relating to specific contractual topics to senior management.
• Prepare and attend as required to Notice of Awards, Notice to Proceeds and Pre and Post Award Meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that is expected of the role, by Senior Manageme In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
  
  
  

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Resident Engineer (Landscape and Infrastrcture)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to plan, schedule, supervise, and exercise administrative authority over all field of engineering work in the project

What You'll Be Doing:

• Act as, and fulfil the duties of, the Engineer with regards to assigned duties and delegated authority and be directly responsible to the Employer during the construction of the Works.
• Communicate directly with the Contractor.
• Observe and inspect the Contractor’s construction activities.
• Issue orders/direction to the Contractor to correct any activities, work, materials and/or equipment which are not in compliance with the Contract.
• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the construction supervision team working on the construction of the roadworks and associated works including the site engineers, the work inspectors and the surveyors.
• Provide assistance, information and advice to the Employer regarding the issuance of variations and adjustments to the settlement of the Contractor’s accounts.
• Provide assistance, information and advice to the Employer regarding the issuance of instructions involving financial matters.
• Provide recommendations to the Employer for Contractor payments.
• Provide recommendations to the Employer for claims and variation orders.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters regarding roadworks and associated works, utility diversions and installations, traffic diversions, road furniture and other related works.
• Keep pertinent and proper site records.
• Review all fabrication/shop/working/as-built drawings, design proposals, method statements, material submissions, any requests for information relating to the roadworks and associated works.
• Maintain the Resident Engineers’ daily diary and daily diaries and reports by his subordinates.
• Generally supervise, review, monitor and report on progress of the roadworks and associated works.
• Prepare progress reports as applicable.
• Check and measure the performed work and record/report on actual vs. planned progress.
• Coordinate with Parsons' design Engineers for resolution of related issues.
• Coordinate with the Contractor on scheduling and application of resources.
• Coordinate with Client/PMC, the Contractor and related concerned Authorities.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
• Liaise with all parties for site safety and quality of works.
• Submit reports to the Employer on any accidents or near misses that take place on site.
• Review the Contractors’ HSE reports.
• Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site.
• Comply with safety, health and risk management requirements.
• Convene and chair regular site meetings.
• Issue additional drawings etc. as required in coordination with the design office.
• Ensure prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Report back as necessary to SRE/CM or Project Manager.
• Participate in contract administration.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) from a recognized institution
• Minimum 18 years of experience in construction of infrastructure, landscape and road works
• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of supervision on major road and general infrastructure and landscaping projects preferably in the Gulf region.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) registration or other similar professional organizations preferred.
• Emphasis on Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control.
• Have a sound knowledge about contractual relationships.
• Registered as practicing engineers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi or should have an equivalency certificate.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction related processes, as well as industry practices.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, a familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction, and the proven ability for performing in a supervisory capacity on a project
  
  
  

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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