Construction Manager

DUTCH FOUNDATION; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with contract administration, strong project management knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include managing contract performance, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects within an established company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and administering contracts and compliance documentation.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, contracts, and authority regulations.
• Strong ability to interpret legal concepts and communicate technical information.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, correspondence, compliance, and records for Enabling and Piling works.
• Monitor contract performance and support stakeholders.
• Identify and address contract risks and drive process improvements.
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance frameworks and oversee contract governance activities.
• Support variation and delay claims, contractual negotiations, and cost control measures.

Skills

Contract administration

Project management methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contract Manager - DFC

We're seeking a Contract Manager to deliver best‑practice contract and client relationship management for DFC. PILING EXPERCIENCE IS MUST.

Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day you will:

• Manage contracts, correspondence, compliance, and records for the Enabling and Piling works.
• Monitor contract performance, ensuring obligations are met and supporting stakeholders.
• Identify and address contract risks, drive process improvements, and optimise contract performance.
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance frameworks and oversee contract governance activities.
• Support variation and delay claims, contractual negotiations, and cost control measures.
• Ability to review BOQs, drawings, and contract documents to identify risks, discrepancies, and opportunities.

Skills

• Proven experience managing and administering contracts and compliance documentation.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, contracts (FIDIC/UAE standard forms), and authority regulations.
• Strong ability to interpret legal concepts and communicate technical information.
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and record‑keeping.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.