Job Description
About Dubai Holding Real Estate:
Dubai Holding's real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai's residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.
Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will manage activities related to contract administration and contract management in accordance with contractual requirements and company policy.
Key Accountabilities:
* Develop, recommend, negotiate and administer contracts and proposal including evaluation and awarding bids;
* and ensure fulfillment of all the terms and conditions including documentations required from the contractors
* during pre-selection and finalization processes of the contracts.
* Co-ordinate all aspects of contract preparation, tendering, evaluation and award in line with the technical
* requirements and specifications, and incorporating specific HSE, QA/QC, project controls, and document
* controls requirements to align with project objectives.
* Prepare final draft contract for the award purpose ensuring that the results of any negotiations or
* recommendations agreed internally are reflected therein.
* Prepare NTP (Notice to Proceed) and manage the co-ordination of the sign-off by all authorized signatories in
* compliance to policy.
* Manage contract changes and variations, ensuring these are timely agreed and formalized as per contractual
* terms and conditions and company's procedures.
* Review RFP's (Requests for Proposal) to ensure that the same are in compliance with the specific
* Project/Package requirements, DHRE guidelines, standards, procedures and policies.
* Co-ordinate any qualifications with the various DH Legal Team's and DHRE stakeholders to ensure agreement
* of all parties as to DHRE's position with regard to such qualifications.
* Conduct thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend
* appropriate settlement strategies and action plans.
* Review the performance of contractors (with the Project Delivery Team) and consultants (with the Project
* Development Teams) on periodical basis to ensure contract performance and compliance throughout the
* contract life including up to contract closeout (with the Delivery and Commercial Teams).
* Assist in dispute resolution, cost management during the project execution and administration of change orders and claims.
* Provide support to section head in implementing policies, procedures and templates that will advance the department's mandate of value-added contractual support in line with DHRE policies and procedures.
* Keep abreast of market influences and trends and provide advise as and when required to support contract management.
* Ensure that the Project and Department follow and adhere to the DOA and other instructions that the Business
* implements and directs the Departments to use. Ensure that the latest and most recent DOA is in place and to implement with policies, procedures, processes and controls of contracts/tenders at all levels.
Qualifications, Experiences, Skills:
* Min. 6 to 8 years of experience with at least 4 years in senior QS/Commercial
* Manager role/level negotiating, drafting, executing and administering complex
* contracts.
* Bachelor's degree in Contracts Management/B.Sc. Quantity Surveying or related
* field; Master's degree preferred
* Certified Contract Manager (CCM) / Professional Contract Manager (PCM) /
* Certified Public Procurement (CPP)- preferred
* Strong knowledge and skills in Project Management, Quantity Survey and Risk
* Management.
* Strong understanding of contract law, construction law, and relevant professional
* qualifications
* Proficient in contract drafting, negotiation, and execution
* Expertise in contract management and project Management software and tools
* such as Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud
* Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite
* Manage contractors/vendors.
* Manage budget and cost control.
* Ensure efficiency and reliability of contract administration and documentation.
* Negotiation expertise - Achieve cost savings through negotiations.
* Ability to analyze complex contracts and identify potential risks and issues
* Strong problem-solving skills to resolve contract disputes
* Ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure
* Attention to detail and meticulous approach to contract review and administration
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Be able to convey complex legal and technical concepts clearly
* Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external
* stakeholders
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet project goals
* Excellent follow-up skills to ensure timely completion of tasks and resolution of
* issues
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
* Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
* Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
* Continuous learning and development mindset
About the Benefits:
At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.
