Contract Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator with over 15 years expertise. The role demands proficiency in cost management, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring commercial success in large-scale developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying / Contracts Administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial issues and contractual negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates.
• Administer and manage construction contracts including change management.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on cost and contract matters.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Cost Control

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying or a related field

MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator to join our team on the. The successful candidate will have over 15 years of hands-on experience managing complex projects from pre-contract to post-contract stages. This role requires deep expertise in cost management, contract administration, procurement strategy, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong ability to lead commercial aspects of large-scale developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Contract Stage:
• Prepare cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates.
• Participate in tender strategy, documentation, and evaluation.
• Support procurement processes and contractor selection.
• Draft and review RFP , tender documents, contracts (FIDIC, bespoke), and bills of quantities.
• Provide risk assessment and value engineering input during the design phase.
• Post-Contract Stage:
• Administer and manage construction contracts, including change management, variations, claims, and extension of time (EOT) assessments.
• Monitor and control project costs against budget.
• Review and verify payment valuations, change orders, claims, final accounts, and contractor payments.
• Conduct commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Manage contractual correspondence and negotiations with contractors and consultants.
• Client and Stakeholder Management:
• Represent the developer/consultant in meetings with contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Coordinate between internal departments (Design, Planning, Finance) and external parties.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on cost and contract matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying or a related field.
• MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying / Contracts Administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial issues and contractual negotiations.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• High level of proficiency in cost control and contract management tools.
• Ability to work independently and provide proposals for solutions.