Contract Manager

Dutch Foundations; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Foundations in Abu Dhabi, UAE, invites applications for a full-time, on-site Contract Manager. The role spans legal, commercial, procurement and project delivery, focusing on governance, claims management, risk mitigation, and contract drafting across engineering projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field, with solid contract management experience in GCC construction or foundation engineering, and strong knowledge of FIDIC/NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in drafting, negotiating and administering complex contracts.
• Solid understanding of cost control, budgeting and claims valuation.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements and standard contracts (FIDIC/NEC).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers across projects.
• Monitor contractual compliance with legal, regulatory and internal standards.
• Manage variations and claims lifecycle from identification to resolution.
• Collaborate with project managers and procurement to mitigate commercial and contractual risk.
• Maintain audit-ready contract documentation and support dispute resolution processes.
• Prepare commercial and contractual decision reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cost control

Budgeting

Claims valuation

Dispute resolution

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Contract Manager

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Organising Institution / Firm

Dutch Foundations

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field. Solid contract management experience in GCC construction/foundation engineering sector. Knowledge of construction law, UAE regulatory standards, FIDIC/NEC contracts.

In-House Job / Contract Management

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Dutch Foundations, a full-service ground engineering firm operating in the GCC since 1989, is inviting applications for a full-time, on-site Contract Manager role in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position bridges legal, commercial, procurement, and project delivery teams, focusing on contractual governance, claims management, risk mitigation, and contract drafting across engineering projects.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field. Professional certifications in contract/commercial management (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, RICS) are a strong plus.
• Experience & Expertise: Solid experience managing contracts within the construction or foundation engineering industry, preferably within the GCC region.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of construction law, UAE regulatory requirements, and standard contract formats (FIDIC, NEC, or equivalent).
• Skills: Proficiency in drafting, negotiating, and administering complex engineering contracts, alongside commercial acumen in cost control, budgeting, claims valuation, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers across active and upcoming projects.
• Monitor ongoing contractual compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal organizational standards.
• Manage variations and claims lifecycle from identification to resolution.
• Partner with project managers and procurement teams to manage commercial and contractual risk.
• Maintain audit-ready contract documentation and support dispute resolution processes.
• Prepare commercial and contractual decision reports for senior leadership.

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