Commercial & Contracts Engineer (Contracting)

T H K BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C; Dubai; Sur place; AED 240 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

T H K Building Contracting L.L.C in Dubai is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to draft, review, negotiate and administer construction agreements, including Main Contractor and Subcontractor contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

The role requires monitoring performance, managing change, evaluating commercial risk, supporting tender evaluations, and coordinating with legal advisers on disputes and notices within FIDIC-based frameworks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in administration and management of FIDIC contracts including tendering and variations.
• Experience with EOT, claims and dispute avoidance.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (developers, main contractors, consultants, government bodies).

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer construction-related contracts.
• Review commercial terms during procurement and tender stages.
• Maintain contract templates and standard clauses.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance.
• Support tender evaluations and contract award.
• Assess contractual risks and prepare mitigation measures.
• Assist in disputes resolution and coordination with legal advisers.

Connaissances

FIDIC contract administration

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Procurement & tender support

Contractual correspondence

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

LL.B. or equivalent legal qualification

Description du poste

Contract Management

• Draft review negotiate and administer construction-related contracts including Main Contractor Agreements Consultancy Agreements Design Agreements Subcontract Agreements Supply Agreements Service Agreements Framework Agreements
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws
• Maintain contract templates and standard clauses
• Monitor contract performance and compliance

Commercial Administration

• Review commercial terms during procurement and tender stages
• Support tender evaluations from a contractual and commercial perspective
• Participate in pre-award and post-award negotiations
• Evaluate commercial risks before contract execution
• Assist in pricing structures and payment mechanisms

Claims Variations

• Review variation orders and change requests
• Assess entitlement under contractual provisions
• Review Extension of Time EOT submissions
• Evaluate contractor and consultant claims
• Assist in preparation of employer claims
• Maintain claims register

Contract Correspondence

• Draft contractual notices
• Prepare responses to contractor correspondence
• Review notices under FIDIC and other standard forms
• Ensure contractual timelines for notices are complied with
• Maintain official contractual communication records

Procurement Support

• Assist procurement during Tender preparation
• Tender clarifications
• Bid evaluations
• Contract award
• Review tender documentation
• Identify contractual deviations submitted by bidders

Risk Management

• Identify contractual risks
• Recommend mitigation measures
• Maintain contract risk register
• Escalate significant commercial risks
• Ensure contractual obligations are tracked

Dispute Avoidance

• Support resolution of contractual disputes
• Review dispute documentation
• Participate in negotiations
• Coordinate with legal counsel where required
• Assist in arbitration litigation document preparation

Project Commercial Support

• Monitor contractual milestones
• Track payment applications
• Review payment certifications
• Monitor securities Performance Bonds Advance Payment Guarantees Retention Warranties
• Ensure contractual deliverables are achieved

Compliance Governance

• Ensure compliance with Company policies
• Procurement procedures
• Delegation of Authority DOA
• Applicable construction laws
• Maintain complete contract documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.An LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) or equivalent legal qualification will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Essential ExperienceDemonstrated expertise in the administration and management of FIDIC contracts, including tendering, contract administration, variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), and dispute avoidance.
• ExperienceMinimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in commercial and contract management within the construction, infrastructure, or real estate development sector.
• Proven experience working with developers, main contractors, consultants, or government/semi-government organisations on major construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in administering construction contracts throughout the full project lifecycle, including procurement, tendering, contract award, contract administration, project execution, testing and commissioning, project close-out, and final account settlement.
• Proven experience in procurement planning, tender preparation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract award.
• Strong experience in contract administration, including contractual correspondence, notices, payment certification, performance securities, and contractual compliance.
• Extensive experience in the assessment and administration of variations, claims, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, prolongation claims, and dispute avoidance.
• Sound understanding of commercial management principles, including cost control, valuation of works, cash flow, payment mechanisms, and commercial risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in administering FIDIC-based construction contracts, including the application of contractual procedures and obligations.
• Experience working on high-value, multi-disciplinary construction or real estate development projects.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including Development, Design, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Consultants, Contractors, and external legal advisers.