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Contract Manager - EMARATI TALENT

Hire Rightt - Executive Search & HR Advisory
Dubai, UAE
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Location : Dubai

A leading organization is seeking a Manager – Contracts to manage contract administration and commercial control across construction and infrastructure projects.

This role will own tender‑to‑closeout activities, drive variations and claims management, and ensure compliance with FIDIC and internal governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle: tendering, bid evaluation, award, NTP, administration, and closeout.
  • Lead preparation, review, and negotiation of variations, claims (VO/EOT/cost), and settlement strategies to minimize disputes.
  • Oversee BOQ validation, cost planning, value engineering, and preliminary estimates to support project decision‑making.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of contractor/consultant payments, accruals, and cost reporting to management.
  • Coordinate with civil, MEP, QS, and project controls teams to align commercial and technical decisions and protect project budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with FIDIC conditions, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and contract management policies; support dispute resolution as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Contracts Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 4–7 years of progressive experience in construction contracts, with at least 3 years managing complex contracts (tendering, drafting, negotiation, execution).
  • Strong exposure to FIDIC‑based projects, with a proven record in BOQ, variations, claims, and payment certification.
  • Solid negotiation, risk analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud and advanced MS Office skills.
  • Professional certifications such as CCM, PCM, or CPP are advantageous.

Please share your updated CV to

chindu@hirerightt.ca

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