Contract Manager

We are a developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants, with 90 assets in operation, construction, or advanced development across 13 countries. 1. JOB DETAILS: Position: Contracts Manager Division: Project Management Department: Contract Management Direct Supervisor: EMO and Project Director 2. JOB PURPOSE: Lead the contract administration and commercial management of the Project, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, effective management of EPC and other key project contracts, and protection of the Project Company's commercial and contractual interests. 3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Leads and directs all contractual aspects of executing the project including risk assessment. Be fully aware of Investment Agreement (IA), Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) , EPC Contract, O&M Agreement , LTSA, Connection Agreement (CA) , System Usage Agreement (SUA) , CTA, and various Project Agreements and manage the stakeholders effectively in line with the contracts. Be effective in responding to the correspondences from various counter parties and ensure the interest of the Company is protected. Actively monitors the project progress in line with the contract schedule and ensure the parties adhere to the program. Interfaces with senior management team, finance and legal personnel to meet overall project deliverables. Establishes procedures for award and administration of any Project contracts Verifies the invoices of the contractors along with the Owner’s Engineer and process the payments. Understand and prepare invoicing procedure for the Company and work together closely with the model consultant in finalizing the settlement system and plant model software. Monitors and manages the Company’s various registration documents, certifications, construction permits, project related permits, NOCs and work actively to ensure timely renewals 4. REPORTING AND DOCUMENT FLOW Reports to: EMO and Project Director Key Interface: Internal: EMO, Project Director, Development, Engineering, Construction, E&S, Land, Legal, Commercial, Finance, Project Controls and HSE teams. External: MENR, EİGM, EÜAŞ, EMRA, TEİAŞ, TEDAŞ, municipalities, provincial directorates, Environmental and Urban Authorities, DSİ, Forestry Directorate, agricultural authorities, cadastral/land registry offices and other relevant governmental institutions. Key Deliverables Contract Management Plan Contract Obligations & Compliance Register Contract Covenants and Notice Register Variation & Change Register Claims Register Contract Risk Register Payment / Commercial Tracker Monthly Contract & Commercial Report Contract Close-Out and Final Account 5. GENERAL JOB DUTIES Contract Administration Manage the administration of  IA, PPA, CA, SUA, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement, LTSA, supply, consultancy and other key Project contracts. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, milestones, notices, deliverables, payment provisions and other requirements. Maintain the contract register, key obligations tracker, notice register and contractual correspondence. Ensure timely issuance and response to contractual notices and correspondence. EPC Contract Management Lead day-to-day contractual management of the EPC Contractor. Monitor EPC Contractor compliance with scope, schedule, performance, quality, testing, commissioning and handover obligations. Review and manage contractual submissions, including programmes, payment applications, variations, claims and completion documentation. Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Construction, Finance and other functions to assess contractual and commercial matters. Variations & Change Management Manage the Project Change / Variation Order (VO) process from initiation through approval and implementation. Review the contractual entitlement, cost and schedule impact of proposed changes. Maintain the change register and ensure changes are properly documented and approved before implementation. Challenge unsupported or non-contractual changes proposed by contractors. Claims & Dispute Management Lead the assessment and management of contractor and Project Company claims, including EOT, prolongation costs, disruption, acceleration, variations, change in law and other contractual claims. Review entitlement, causation, quantum and supporting evidence. Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Commercial and Legal teams for claim assessment and defence. Support negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes and ensure escalation in accordance with the contract. Payment & Commercial Management Review payment applications against contractual milestones, deliverables and supporting documentation. Coordinate with Finance and Project Controls on payment forecasts, commitments and cash flow. Monitor contractual securities, including performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, retention and warranties. Ensure payments are made only in accordance with contractual requirements and approved procedures. Contractual Risk Management Identify and monitor key contractual and commercial risks. Maintain a Contract Risk and Obligations Register and recommend mitigation actions. Monitor liability, indemnity, insurance, LDs, warranties, limitation of liability and other key contractual protections. Ensure contractual risks are appropriately escalated to Project Management and Legal. Project Interfaces Coordinate contractual matters across Engineering, Planning & Controls, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Legal, E&S and HSE. Manage contractual interfaces between EPC Contractor, Owner's Engineer, consultants, suppliers and other Project stakeholders. Provide contractual advice to the Project Director and management on key decisions. Procurement Strategy & Support Lead the development of ACWA’s Procurement Strategy, aligning it with business objectives and operational needs. Provide senior-level support for large procurement projects, including those involving in-sourcing, OJEU processes, or framework agreements. Support the Head of Procurement and Procurement Officer in managing and advising on procurement activities across the organization. Completion & Handover Manage contractual requirements related to mechanical completion, commissioning, testing, performance tests, PAC, COD, punch-list closure and final completion. Monitor outstanding contractual deliverables and obligations through project close-out. Manage warranty obligations, defects liability and final account close-out. Standards & Consistency Define and set organizational standards for contract management practices. Ensure appropriate consistency within and across contracts by supporting contract managers with guidance, templates, and review mechanisms. Support & Training Provide practical, timely advice to contract managers facing issues during contract execution. Deliver training sessions and support tools to develop contract management capabilities across departments. Mentor colleagues, particularly on contracts that span multiple business areas or geographies, to align approaches and outcomes. Collaboration & Influence Build positive, constructive relationships with peers and senior management to foster improved contract performance. Support managers in recruiting for roles involving contract management, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and competencies required. Knowledge Sharing Establish and chair a contract management forum to share best practices and coordinate future procurement opportunities. Organize regular meetings with relevant agendas, ensuring effective discussions and actionable outcomes. Commercial & Legal Oversight Ensure new statutory or regulatory provisions are correctly and consistently applied across contracts. Maintain quality control over new contracts, ensuring uniformity of