Contracts Manager - Shipbuilding

General

· Lead the NBR contract management department and develop team capability to ensure consistent application of standards and high-quality contractual outputs across projects.

· Approve commercial and legal terms for bids, primes, and subcontracts in collaboration with stakeholders and the central Contract Department to ensure contractual clarity, regulatory compliance, and risk-balanced positions.

· Govern contract administration throughout the lifecycle (award, execution, close-out) to ensure on-time deliverables, audit-ready records, and adherence to obligations.

· Lead change order strategy, impact analysis (scope/cost/schedule), and negotiations to ensure timely closures with accurate valuations and minimal disruption to project performance.

· Design, develop and implement milestone, deliverable, and compliance tracking with Project Controls, Procurement, and Finance to ensure early detection and rapid correction of variances.

· Resolve contract disputes and claims with Legal and project leadership to ensure fair outcomes, reduced recurrence, and protection of the company's commercial position.

· Strengthen client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships by acting as the primary contracting authority to ensure alignment on obligations and effective cross-functional communications.

· Embed risk identification, assessment, and mitigation controls into contracting workflows to ensure reduced exposure and improved contract performance reliability.

· Standardize contract systems, documentation, and reporting practices to ensure transparency, version integrity, and efficient information access for decision-making.

· Coach the contracting team and drive continuous improvement to ensure sustained capability growth, process efficiency, and measurable performance gains.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

· Minimum 15 years' experience in legal and contract management (including claims and dispute resolution), with minimum 5 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

· Proven experience in contract administration or contract management; shipyard industry experience is preferred.

· Proven experience in shipyard operation and project management processes is preferred.

· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited university.

· Professional certification in Contracts / Dispute Management such as CCCM, CPCM, or CFCM.

· Accreditation in Legal, Commercial Law, Construction Law, and Arbitration.

Skills

· Strong leadership and team management abilities.

· Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

· Deep understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk management.

· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

· Proficiency in contract management systems and reporting tools.

Pay: ﷼11,000.00 - ﷼46,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person