Snr Contracts Manager

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The Senior Contracts Manager will oversee surveying and land information management activities for infrastructure projects. This role requires an experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure development, contract management, and project delivery. The position involves managing complex, multi-faceted infrastructure initiatives from conception through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive general direction on new infrastructure project assignments and manage contract-related surveying activities

• Conduct comprehensive surveys to ascertain locations of natural features and human-made infrastructure structures on the earth's surface, underground, and underwater, utilizing electronic distance-measuring equipment and specialized surveying instruments
• Operate and manage land-information computer systems for infrastructure projects, performing data storage, system inquiries, and generating technical plots and reports for stakeholder review
• Review and validate information from survey teams regarding measurement of distances, directions, angles, and elevation data relevant to infrastructure development and boundary delineation
• Research legal records and historical documentation to identify evidence of previous boundaries, easements, and rights-of-way; analyze data to determine accurate location of boundary lines for infrastructure compliance
• Record survey results, verify data accuracy, and prepare comprehensive plots, maps, and technical reports for infrastructure project documentation and regulatory compliance
• Manage complex infrastructure surveying problems of diverse scope, demonstrating advanced expertise in contract administration and project delivery
• Coordinate with infrastructure project teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure surveying activities align with project objectives and contractual requirements

   

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in contracts management, surveying, or infrastructure project delivery
• At least 10 years of direct experience working on infrastructure projects in the GCC region
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Land Information Management, or related field
• Extensive knowledge of GCC regulatory frameworks, building codes, and infrastructure compliance standards
• Demonstrated expertise in contract administration and project delivery across complex, multi-phase infrastructure initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in land-information systems and surveying software applications
• Strong understanding of surveying methodologies, boundary delineation, and legal documentation research
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate across diverse project teams
• Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills
• Professional certification in surveying or contracts management (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• Extensive experience with large-scale infrastructure projects (transportation, utilities, or development)
• Familiarity with international surveying standards and best practices
• Experience managing surveying activities in challenging environmental conditions (underground, underwater, or remote locations)
• Knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and advanced data analysis tools
• Track record of successfully delivering projects on schedule and within budget in the GCC market
• Professional memberships in relevant industry associations

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