Contracts Team Leader

Role Purpose

Responsible for leading and supervising the contracts team in managing the full lifecycle of project contracts and subcontracts. The role includes overseeing contract administration, claim evaluations, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with both contractual obligations and applicable legal frameworks. The Contracts Team Leader acts as a key point of coordination between internal departments, subcontractors, and clients on all contract-related matters.

• Promote awareness of the fundamental contract terms and requirements to the projects team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks related to any Project at any stage – develop early warning systems.
• Contract Performance Monitoring and Control.
• Ensure the implementation of a proper change control procedure.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead daily activities of the contracts team, ensuring consistency and compliance across all deliverables.
• Review and interpret main and subcontract terms, obligations, and conditions.
• Oversee claims, variations, and time extension requests per contract and project progress.
• Support negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to align with contract requirements.
• Ensure timely issuance and accurate maintenance of contractual communications and records.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, procurement, and planning teams to resolve contract issues.
• Monitor compliance with scope, schedule, and budget; flag deviations proactively.
• Maintain contract, variation, and claims registers with proper change control documentation.
• Provide guidance to contract engineers on interpretation and application of contract terms.
• Ensure all contract management activities comply with FIDIC, local laws, and company policies.
• Act as the focal point for contract interpretation, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Capture and formalize changes through approved change orders or amendments.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in contract management within the construction industry, with a minimum of 2–3 years in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract used in Egypt and the MENA region.
• Proven experience in claims management, risk mitigation, and dispute avoidance.
• Proficiency in contract management systems, MS Office, and document control tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Contracts related certifications/licenses are a plus.
• PMP Certification is a plus.