Construction Claims Specialist

Tawzef For Recruitment & HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the UAE seeks an experienced project professional to manage disputes and schedule delays across multiple projects. The role requires 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include preparing Extensions of Time, defining contract requirements, and conducting risk analysis using tools like Primavera P6. Professional qualifications in Construction Law are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in a similar position.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University; further studies are desirable.
• A history of delivering delay analysis commissions including schedule analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assess and justify Extensions of Time due to delays.
• Define contract notification requirements and prepare defences for counterclaims.
• Identify risks affecting project timelines and costs.

Skills

Delay analysis

Dispute management

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MSc in Construction Law & Arbitration

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Analyze and manage disputes claims and scheduling delays across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assess and justify Extensions of Time (EoT) due to delays, disruptions and inefficiencies.
• Define contract notification requirements, establish compliance systems and prepare defences for counterclaims.
• Identify risks affecting project timelines and costs, providing proactive strategies to minimize claims.
• Conduct delay analysis, production rate evaluations and work cycle assessments using Primavera P6.
• Assist in arbitration procedures and develop negotiation strategies for complex claims.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in a similar position.
• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering from an accredited University; further studies are desirable.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access as well as scheduling software such as Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• Professional qualifications such as MSc in Construction Law & Arbitration, MCIArb or similar equivalents are desired but not essential.
• A history of delivering delay analysis commissions including schedule analysis and report writing.