Contract Manager

Aswaq Management and Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Contract Manager for Hard Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and renewing hard services contracts to ensure compliance and operational alignment. This role necessitates strong contract management skills, knowledge of facilities management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Candidates must hold a degree in engineering or a related field and have proven experience in the sector.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Hard Services contracts, including FM and MEP.
• Proven experience in contract management or commercial roles.
• Experience with BoQs, KPIs, and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the renewal of Hard Services contracts.
• Review existing contracts for scope and obligations.
• Support negotiations with service providers.

Skills

Knowledge of Hard Services contracts

Contract drafting skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

The Contract Manager – Hard Services is responsible for managing, reviewing, and renewing hard services contracts to ensure compliance, clarity, and alignment with actual operational requirements. The role focuses on contract optimization, measurable performance outcomes, and effective contract governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the renewal of Hard Services contracts (including EFS Hard Services and similar contracts).
• Review existing contracts in detail to ensure full understanding of scope, obligations, and risks.
• Identify and eliminate duplicated, ambiguous, or unnecessary clauses and terms to improve contract clarity and enforceability.
• Review, analyze, and update the BoQ to align with actual site and operational requirements.
• Ensure all contract items, deliverables, and service requirements are clearly defined and measurable.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Legal) to validate scope and performance expectations.
• Review existing Contract PPMS / KPIs and update them to accurately reflect current operational realities and service levels.
• Ensure contracts are commercially balanced, operationally practical, and aligned with organizational standards.
• Support negotiations with service providers where required to achieve optimal commercial and performance outcomes.
• Maintain proper contract documentation, version control, and approvals.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Hard Services contracts (FM, MEP, maintenance, technical services).
• Contract drafting, review, and interpretation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify contractual risks.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into measurable contractual terms.
• Stakeholder coordination and communication skills

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in contract management or commercial roles within Facilities Management, construction, or hard services.
• Experience working with BoQs, KPIs, and service-level agreements (SLAs).