Contract Engineer

SAEED AHMED LOOTAH & SONS GROUP (PSC); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAEED AHMED LOOTAH & SONS GROUP (PSC) in Dubai seeks a seasoned professional to manage contracts from pre-award to close-out. You will review and interpret contracts, subcontracts, variations, and claims, coordinating with project teams, consultants, and clients.

The role requires UAE experience with a main contractor, strong FIDIC knowledge, and proven capability in commercial management, claims, and subcontract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in contract administration/contract engineering within building construction projects.
• Experience with main contractor., Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contractual matters from pre-award through project close-out.
• Review, interpret, and manage contracts, subcontracts, variations, claims, and extension of time submissions.
• Coordinate contractual matters with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Support the commercial and quantity surveying teams in contract administration and cost control activities.
• Prepare contractual correspondence and maintain accurate records of contracts, approvals, claims, and project documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist in dispute resolution and final account settlements.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Claims handling

Variations management

Subcontract administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contractual matters from pre-award through project close-out.
• Review, interpret, and manage contracts, subcontracts, variations, claims, and extension of time submissions.
• Coordinate contractual matters with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Support the commercial and quantity surveying teams in contract administration and cost control activities.
• Prepare contractual correspondence and maintain accurate records of contracts, approvals, claims, and project documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist in dispute resolution and final account settlements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in contract administration/contract engineering within building construction projects.
• Experience with main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE construction practices.
• Experience in commercial management, claims, variations, and subcontract administration.