Senior Contracts Manager
Location - Dubai
Ref - SCMD
Ventus is working with a leading onshore renewable energy developer, to appoint a Senior Contracts Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Negotiation & Tendering
Develop and define commercial principles for bidding documentation in collaboration with legal and project leadership.
Prepare and refine contract drafts with input from internal teams and external legal advisers.
Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and coordinate responses to technical and commercial clarifications.
Interface with lender representatives to incorporate financing requirements into final agreements.
Support successful execution of fully coordinated and finance-compliant project contracts.
Contract Administration
Oversee the full lifecycle of technical and construction contracts under standardized or equivalent contracting frameworks.
Monitor deliverables, obligations, guarantees, security instruments, and any triggers for penalties or claims.
Ensure ongoing compliance with financing conditions and associated project agreements.
Work with legal teams on interpretations, amendments, dispute avoidance, and drafting of formal correspondence.
Maintain proactive oversight of deadlines, notices, risks, and status across multiple ongoing projects.
Keep centralized tracking tools and reporting dashboards for active construction and operational assets.
Coordinate project handover processes including testing, completion formalities, warranty setup, and final accounts.
Identify and manage potential change events, ensuring timely issuance of notices in accordance with contract provisions.
Support claim evaluation and dispute resolution strategies through structured documentation and negotiation assistance.
Oversee document governance including version control, correspondence logs, variations, and site instructions to meet audit and technical assurance standards.
Provide guidance and training to project teams on contractual duties, risk points, and procedural compliance.
Legal & Advisory Support
Contribute to drafting and negotiation of consultancy agreements, engineering services, and other project-related documentation.
Advise internal teams on interpretation of contractual rights and obligations, escalating or coordinating legal involvement when necessary.
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