Contract Manager& FM

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.
• Managing Contractor Relations: Coordinating and negotiating with contractors to ensure cost-effective completion of maintenance and improvement tasks.

Facilities Management (FM) & Operations

• ⁠Conduct facility walk-throughs and inspections
• Create and monitor incident logs for each property
• Assign weekly maintenance tasks and update maintenance schedules
• Begin processing vendor invoices and expenses
• Ensure fire extinguishers, alarms, and emergency exits are up to code in each office and property
• Monitor HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Arrange deep cleaning of HVAC when needed
• Track and update the company's vehicle service schedules
• Assist the office with equipment like the phone and the laptop for new staff

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.

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 AED14,000.00 per month