Contract Manager

Our client in the Logistics sector is looking to hire an Omani for the position of Contracts Manager. The contract manager will lead the client team, ensuring the strategic objectives of the organisation, and client expectations are met.

Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Oversee the delivery of a complex road safety management contract, ensuring that all project/contract deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
• Manage a team of contract administrators and technical experts, providing them with leadership and guidance to ensure effective and efficient work.
• Develop and implement a robust project management plan, including risk mitigation strategies and change management procedures.
• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones and identify any potential risks or issues early on.
• Proactively communicate project updates to stakeholders, including the client, project sponsor, and other interested parties.
• Identify and negotiate contract variations to ensure that both the client's and the company's interests are protected.
• Participate and lead any contract-related actions with internal and external stakeholders holders, including budgets preparation.

Client and Stakeholder Management:

• Day-to-day client and stakeholder management and communication.
• Host the annual, monthly, and weekly internal and external meetings as required.
• Proactively use data-led decision-making to identify process, policy, strategy, and procedural improvements.
• Produce reports and analysis as required

Operational Management:

• Ensure change and cost management/approval practices are actioned as per company policy.
• Develop KPIs for the company and contract and ensure timely completion.
• Project manage any new changes to operational requirements.
• Carry out regular visits to all work locations periodically to assess facility, process, and people issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Manage the oversight program as per contract requirements, ensuring compliance and reporting and validate team’s self-verification of processes and procedures.
• Ensure the operating requirements for Muscat and site offices are met

Performance Management:

• Set clear performance expectations for all team members and provide regular feedback on their performance.
• Conduct performance appraisals and identify areas for improvement and development.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans for team members who are not meeting performance expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent preferred
• Lead Auditor certification in Road Safety Management preferred
• Additional certifications in contract management, financial management, or related fields are highly desirable

Key Skills

• Clear spoken & written English communication.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Very good knowledge of the OPAL road safety standard.
• Accurate data entry & good attention to detail.
• Ability to manage & progress multiple tasks at once.
• Self-motivated & able to work with minimal supervision.
• Negotiation and investigation skills.
• Stakeholder management and proactive communication.
• Initiative and care of equipment.
• HSE awareness and compliance.
• Job cost consciousness.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.
• Excellent financial management skills.