Contract Manager – High-Rise Building Project (Dubai)

Responsibilities:

• Contract Strategy & Planning
• Develop contract frameworks and procurement strategies in line with UAE construction laws, FIDIC, and company policies.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and align contractual requirements with project budgets and timelines.
• Tendering & Subcontract Management
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate tender packages for subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Lead contract negotiations and finalize agreements ensuring cost efficiency and scope clarity.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of approved vendors and subcontractors.
• Contract Administration
• Draft, review, and manage all contractual documentation including main contracts, subcontracts, variation orders, extensions of time (EOT), and claims.
• Ensure all parties comply with contractual obligations, deliverables, and performance milestones.
• Cost Control & Commercial Management
• Monitor contract budgets, payment schedules, and cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors and Finance teams on monthly progress valuations, invoices, and certifications.
• Identify potential risks, cost overruns, and discrepancies and advise corrective commercial actions.
• Claims & Dispute Resolution
• Prepare and evaluate claims related to delays, variations, or scope disputes.
• Lead dispute resolution discussions and ensure alignment with FIDIC and UAE arbitration procedures when necessary.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination
• Liaise with consultants, clients, legal advisors, and government entities (Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA, etc.).
• Ensure all contractual procedures adhere to UAE construction regulations, health & safety standards, and ISO requirements.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain detailed contract logs, correspondence records, and audit trails.
• Provide regular commercial reports to senior management highlighting risks, opportunities, and financial status.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in contract/commercial management for high-rise or large-scale construction projects in Dubai or UAE.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, UAE Civil Law, and local authority procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, documentation, and dispute resolution skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent