Contract Manager

Contract Manager — Building Refit, Industrial Construction & Facilities Management

Location: Dubai, UAE 

Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday 10:00am - 06:00pm)

Compensation: Competitive + long-term growth

We’re a Dubai-headquartered group (est. 2004) that turns strategy into durable value across multiple sectors. We build, refit, and operate assets with rigorous governance, clear KPIs, and a people-first culture.

We’re hiring a Contract Manager to own the full contract lifecycle for building refits, industrial area works, and FM—from pre-contract/tender through delivery, variations, handover, and steady-state operations.

What You’ll Do

Pre-Contract / Tendering

•⁠ ⁠Develop procurement strategy

•⁠ ⁠evaluation matrices

•⁠ ⁠manage pre-qualification

•⁠ ⁠Lead commercial assessments, value engineering, and negotiations to award.

Contracting & Delivery (Post-Contract)

•⁠ ⁠Administer contracts: change orders/variations, *claims/entitlements, and extensions of time.

•⁠ ⁠Track cost, schedule, quality; certify **interim payments, and close-out.

•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with authorities (Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, utility providers) to secure permits and approvals.

•⁠ ⁠Maintain robust risk registers and documentation.

Facilities Management (FM) & Operations

•⁠ ⁠Set and monitor KPIs

•⁠ ⁠Drive contractor performance, warranties, and defect liability resolution; manage handover (manuals*, snagging, data).

Governance & Reporting

•⁠ ⁠Produce board-ready commercial reports (commitments, forecast-to-complete, cash flow, risks).

•⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with company policy, UAE law, and insurance requirements.

What You Bring

•⁠ ⁠5–10+ years in contract/commercial management across refit/fit-out, industrial projects, and FM* (UAE/GCC preferred).

•⁠ ⁠Strong command of cost control, variations/claims, and dispute avoidance.

•⁠ ⁠Advanced Excel .

•⁠ ⁠Confident negotiator; organized, deadline-driven, and calm under pressure.

•⁠ ⁠Fluent English; Arabic is a plus. **UAE driving licence preferred.

Bonus Points

• Project & reporting tools: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and advanced Excel.
• Design & visualization: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit; V-Ray; 3ds Max; Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience with developers, industrial parks, or mission-critical facilities.

Why Join Us
•⁠ ⁠Competitive package

•⁠ ⁠Real ownership, clear growth path, and supportive leadership

•⁠ ⁠Impact across a diverse, international asset portfolio

Apply: Email your CV to hr@theroyalpartnership.com with subject “Contract Manager – Your Name.” Include your notice period and earliest start date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED20,000.00 per month