Assistant Manager – Contracts (Emirati)

TalentsTide; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide in Dubai, UAE, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – Contracts (Emirati) to oversee contractual and commercial matters across construction and real estate projects. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contract agreements, managing post-contract activities, and resolving disputes with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of contracts management experience in construction, infrastructure, or real estate, with strong skills in negotiation, drafting, and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong contract knowledge.
• 5+ years in contracts management within construction, infrastructure or real estate.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer various contract agreements.
• Manage post-contract activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review and evaluate claims, variations, extensions of time, and contractual disputes.
• Provide contractual advice and risk assessments to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams on contract-related matters.
• Monitor project performance against contractual requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Support contract close-out activities and final account settlements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement procedures, and industry regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Position: Assistant Manager – Contracts (Emirati)

Location: Dubai, UAE

A leading organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Contracts to join its team and support the management of contractual and commercial matters across construction and real estate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer various contract agreements.


• Manage post-contract activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.


• Review and evaluate claims, variations, extensions of time, and contractual disputes.


• Provide contractual advice and risk assessments to project stakeholders.


• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams on contract-related matters.


• Monitor project performance against contractual requirements and recommend corrective actions.


• Support contract close-out activities and final account settlements.


• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement procedures, and industry regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.


• 5+ years of experience in contracts management within construction, infrastructure, or real estate projects.


• Strong experience in post-contract administration, claims management, and variation assessments.


• Excellent knowledge of contract drafting and standard contract forms.


• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.


• Proficiency in contract management and project documentation processes.

Preferred Background

• Experience working with developers, contractors, consultants, or real estate organizations.