Assistant Manager - Contracts

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

White Crow in the UAE seeks an Assistant Manager - Contracts to lead cost estimation, procurement, and contract administration for major projects in the GCC. You will prepare budgetary cost advice, issue supplier inquiries, and support procurement activities while optimizing costs and ensuring contract compliance across disciplines.

You will also conduct risk analyses, refine cost plans during design, coordinate with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams, and oversee tendering to secure best

Qualifications

• Graduate in Contracts Management, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• CCM/PCM/CPP preferred.
• Strong knowledge in FIDIC contracts.
• Experience in Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Risk Management.
• Understanding of contract law and construction law principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost advice and accurate cost estimates for project elements.
• Issue inquiries to suppliers/subcontractors and prepare bid summaries.
• Support procurement and contractual activities to protect company interests.
• Generate Order of Magnitude costs for construction projects.
• Refine and monitor costs during design development.
• Manage cost analysis for new work, repair and maintenance.
• Coordinate between disciplines to assess material requirements and costs.
• Conduct risk analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
• Procure quality services and works within best practices.
• Manage tendering and awarding processes within set parameters.

Skills

FIDIC contracts

Project Management

Quantity Surveying

Risk Management

Contract Law

Civil Engineering

Cost Estimation

Procurement

Education

Graduate in Contracts Management / Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying

Job description

About White Crow

We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client’s in-house talent acquisition teams.

About our client

Since its inception in 2000, our client has emerged as a prominent and fast-growing retail group serving markets across the Middle East. The organization partners with world-class fashion and lifestyle brands, delivering globally inspired products and experiences to discerning consumers throughout the GCC. Guided by a vision to become a leading regional gateway for international retailers, the company has successfully built a broad portfolio across diverse consumer categories. Its collaborative approach with global brand partners, combined with extensive market expertise and a customer-first mindset, has enabled sustained growth and ongoing expansion across the region. Today, our client remains well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the dynamic Middle Eastern retail market.

As a UAEN Assistant Manager - Contracts, you will be responsible for

• Supporting in preparing budgetary cost advice for all work elements of the project, ensuring accurate cost estimates and facilitating informed decision-making.


• Issuing inquiries to suppliers/subcontractors and preparing bid summaries for review and approval, optimizing procurement processes and securing competitive bids.


• Supporting procurement and contractual activities, safeguarding the company's interests and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.


• Generating 'Order of Magnitude' costs for construction projects, providing preliminary cost estimates to guide project planning and decision-making.


• Refining, monitoring, and controlling costs during design development, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to project budgets.


• Managing cost analysis for new work, repair, and maintenance work to provide detailed cost requirements and timely advice to the client, fostering cost transparency and informed client decisions.


• Liaising and coordinating between civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and other disciplines to ensure the material requirements for different work, assess the feasibility of using different materials, and creating various cost scenarios for the client to make informed decisions on the cost implications of material choices.


• Conducting risk analysis of different projects to identify, manage, or avoid potential risks, enhancing the cost-benefit profile of projects through proactive risk mitigation strategies.


• Procuring quality services and works, calculating cost benefits to the project and client to ensure adherence to best practices and maximize project value.


• Managing the tendering and awarding process and procedures, ensuring the selection of qualified contractors for bidding and awarding of work within established parameters, fostering competitive procurement practices and securing the best value for the project.

What you already have

• Graduate in Contracts Management/ Civil Engineering/ Quantity Surveying or related field.


• Certified Contract Manager (CCM) / Professional Contract Manager (PCM) / Certified Public Procurement (CPP)- preferred.


• Strong knowledge in FIDIC suite of contracts.


• Skilled in Project Management (preferred), Quantity Survey (requirement) and Risk Management (preferred).


• Strong understanding of contract law, construction law, and relevant business law principles.


• Min. 3-5 years of experience with at least 3 years involvement in administering contracts.