Contracting Manager

Job Purpose:
We are seeking a skilled Contracting Manager to oversee and manage all contractual and commercial aspects of our high-rise and luxury villa projects in Dubai. The role requires solid knowledge of construction contracts, local regulations, and project delivery frameworks. The Contracting Manager will safeguard the company’s interests, ensure compliance, and support project teams in achieving budget, quality, and timeline objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, supplier, and consultancy agreements.
• Administer contract terms and conditions, including variations, claims, extensions of time, and final settlements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, Dubai Municipality regulations, RERA guidelines, and standard forms of contract (FIDIC preferred).
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance against agreed obligations, including quality, delivery, and financial commitments.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, procurement, planning, and finance teams to align contract execution with project objectives.
• Maintain proper contractual documentation, approvals, and correspondence for audit and compliance.
• Support dispute resolution processes in coordination with legal advisors.
• Ensure enforcement of contractual HSE and quality requirements across projects.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on claims, variations, and contractual exposure.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 6–7 years of UAE experience in contract management for large-scale construction projects, in high-rise and luxury villa developments.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Proven experience in handling claims, variations, and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with local authority procedures and compliance (Dubai Municipality, DEWA, RERA, etc.).

Preferred:

• Candidates with Dubai Municipality approval or professional certification in contract/commercial management will be given priority.
• Experience working with reputed contractors or developers in Dubai.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your highest level of education?
• How many years of UAE experience do you have in contract management for construction projects?
• Have you worked on high-rise and/or luxury villa projects in Dubai?
• How familiar are you with FIDIC contracts?
• Do you have knowledge of Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and RERA procedures?
• What is your current notice period?
• Are you currently based in the UAE?
• What is your current total monthly salary (AED)?
• What is your expected total monthly salary (AED)?