Contract Manager Middle East & India

Job Description

Who We Are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

We are looking to recruit an experience Contract Manager, Middle East & India to join our team based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for the proper administration of contracts with Fugro’s key clients coupled with supporting Project Managers on strategic projects. You will liaise with the Legal, Procurement and Commercial departments as well as Project Controllers and Project Coordinators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Commercial team to jointly lead a structured handover from pre- to Post-Contract Award, ensuring contracts are well understood and that all project team members are aware of and fully understand the commercial obligations that affect their work.
• Analyse contract remuneration mechanisms, understand the anticipated return and other as-bid financial parameters, understand the Project Schedule, its anticipated deliverables, critical milestones, etc.… all to ensure alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Oversee the administration of the contractual terms and conditions starting from the contract award through the contract close-out and final settlement.
• Act as the primary commercial point of all contractual letters with the client or other third parties, managing all formal correspondences and addressing issues as they arise.
• Serve as the point of contact with Legal in contractual matters and with all other relevant stake-holders with a view to monitor contract compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with project managers and other project stakeholders within the company to address any contractual issues/risks related to: cost/time variations. Collaborate with the project and commercial teams to carefully price and structure change orders to maximise entitlements and safeguard margins. Ensure that each change order is supported with detailed records, cost breakdowns, and any necessary supporting evidence to substantiate the company’s position.
• Lead or support negotiations with clients or third parties to achieve favourable outcomes, leveraging contractual knowledge and commercial insight to secure agreements that maximise the company’s entitlements and manage any additional risk exposure.
• Keep senior management and stakeholders informed through regular reporting on risk status, mitigation progress, and any risk-related contractual compliance issues, providing transparency into the project’s risk position at each stage.
• Monitor the project schedule and cashflow to ensure no schedule and cost overruns.
• Ensure timely issuance of Insurance Certificates and Bank Guarantees in compliance with the contract as well as their cancellations.
• Develop invoicing procedures for contracts, monitor the preparation of progress invoices (including required supporting documents) and follow-up on timely cash collection.
• Attend important client and subcontractor meetings and ensure proper minutes of meeting are recorded.
• Ensure that all third-party agreements are compliant with contractual obligations and flow-downs.

What Skills & Experience Will You Have?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in  Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a Construction related  degree with post grad legal training.
• 8 years minimum of Project experience with EPC companies.  Offshore Project experience would be a plus.
• Learning Agility: Strong ability and willingness to learn from experience, adapt and embrace new situations. Being open to new experiences, people and information. Desire to excel and grow new skills.
• Communication: Strong communicator who promotes open communication across the organization. Empowers & connects other people with positive impact, provides energy and demonstrates, passion, trust & respect.
• Accountability - Takes ownership and initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction. Is able to make prompt and clear decisions, which may involve choices or considered risk
• Versatility in Role: Ability to supervise other Contracts Managers, manage multiple projects, or serve as a direct Contracts Manager on critical projects as needed.
• Financial Skills: Proficient in financial analysis related to project cash flow, profitability and settlement arrangements

What We Offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is driven by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.  Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.  We also offer competitive benefits packages including hybrid working to support you in your career journey with us.

Disclaimer For Recruitment Agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.