Contracts Manager – Construction Division
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About the Role
Shelter Group seeks an accomplished Contracts Manager to lead contract management across construction and infrastructure projects in Qatar. This senior role involves contract administration, risk management, claims strategy, and dispute resolution.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement contract management strategies that protect the Company’s commercial, contractual, and legal interests
- Lead the administration and governance of contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and commercial agreements across the project portfolio
- Review tender documents, contract conditions, specifications, and commercial requirements to identify contractual risks and opportunities
- Lead the preparation, negotiation, and resolution of Variations, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, Prolongation claims, Disruption claims, and Contractual entitlements
- Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Establish and maintain contract administration procedures, governance frameworks, and compliance controls across all projects
- Oversee the contractual administration of change orders, variations, instructions, amendments, and scope modifications
- Act as the principal contractual advisor to senior management, project teams, commercial departments, and operational stakeholders
- Monitor contract performance, claims status, risk exposure, and contractual compliance across the project portfolio
- Lead, mentor, and develop Contracts, Commercial, and Quantity Surveying teams
- Oversee project closeout activities, including final account negotiations, contract settlements, and release of contractual obligations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Law, or related discipline
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Claims Administration, or Quantity Surveying within construction, infrastructure, EPC, fit out, or major contracting environments
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC Contracts, Bespoke Construction Contracts, Contract Administration, Claims Management, Variations, Extension of Time (EOT) Claims, Dispute Resolution, Final Account Settlements, and Commercial Risk Management
- Minimum 5 years of GCC construction market experience
- Strong understanding of Qatar Civil Code, Commercial Law, Construction Contracting Practices, and Regional Dispute Resolution Forums
- Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIArb, CCM, PMP, or equivalent are highly preferred
- Arabic language proficiency is an advantage
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an accomplished and commercially astute Contracts Manager to lead the Company's contract management function across its construction and infrastructure projects in Qatar.
- This senior leadership role is responsible for safeguarding the Company's commercial and contractual interests through effective contract administration, risk management, claims strategy, contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and governance oversight.
- The successful candidate will serve as the principal contractual advisor to senior management while ensuring contractual compliance, maximizing commercial recovery, and minimizing project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement contract management strategies that protect the Company’s commercial, contractual, and legal interests.
- Lead the administration and governance of contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and commercial agreements across the project portfolio.
- Review tender documents, contract conditions, specifications, and commercial requirements to identify contractual risks and opportunities.
- Lead the preparation, negotiation, and resolution of Variations, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, Prolongation claims, Disruption claims, and Contractual entitlements.
- Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Establish and maintain contract administration procedures, governance frameworks, and compliance controls across all projects.
- Oversee the contractual administration of change orders, variations, instructions, amendments, and scope modifications.
- Act as the principal contractual advisor to senior management, project teams, commercial departments, and operational stakeholders.
- Monitor contract performance, claims status, risk exposure, and contractual compliance across the project portfolio.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Contracts, Commercial, and Quantity Surveying teams.
- Oversee project closeout activities, including final account negotiations, contract settlements, and release of contractual obligations.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Law, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIArb, CCM, PMP, or equivalent contractual/commercial qualifications are highly preferred.
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Claims Administration, or Quantity Surveying within construction, infrastructure, EPC, fit out, or major contracting environments.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC Contracts, Bespoke Construction Contracts, Contract Administration, Claims Management, Variations, Extension of Time (EOT) Claims, Dispute Resolution, Final Account Settlements, and Commercial Risk Management.
- Minimum 5 years of GCC construction market experience.
- Strong understanding of Qatar Civil Code, Commercial Law, Construction Contracting Practices, and Regional Dispute Resolution Forums.
- Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
Systems & Technology
- Experience using Aconex, Procore, SAP Ariba, Oracle Contracts, or Contract Management Platforms.
- Strong commercial reporting and document management capabilities.
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