COMMERCIAL MANAGER / CONTRACT-CLAIMS SPECIALIST

Key Responsibilities:Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and agreements in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
• Maintain accurate records of all contractual correspondences, variations, and amendments.
• Monitor contract performance to identify potential risks, variations, or disputes early.
• Support project managers in contract interpretation and implementation.
• Pre Contract Stage- Preparation of tender documents including all bill of quantities specifications and particular conditions for proposed construction works.
• Post Contract Stage- reviewing valuation of variations in accordance with the contract.

Risk and Compliance:

• Support risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to contracts and claims.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures.
• Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and potential exposures.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant experience in contract administration and claims management (construction, engineering, or infrastructure sector preferred).
• Strong understanding of standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and contract management tools.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Certifications:

• MRICS, MCIArb, PMP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Training in construction law or contract management (an advantage).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month