Contract Manager

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries in Dubai is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract review, risk assessment, and compliance across large infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with engineers, procurement, and finance to secure favorable terms and timely submittals.

The role requires seven years of contract and risk management experience, solid knowledge of contract law, and strong negotiation skills. You will manage variations, IPCs, and documentation to support dispute resolution if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields including Mechanics, Electrics, Civil Engineering, Risk Management or Business.
• Professional knowledge of Contract Law.
• 7 years in risk and contract management in construction/engineering.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects (200–250 million).
• Professional certification in risk management (CRM/PRM/PMI-RMP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review contract terms to identify rights, obligations and risks and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, manage and support negotiations of claims and variation orders; obtain approvals.
• Implement contract management processes and manage subcontract agreements and design submittals.
• Provide contractual advice to procurement; coordinate IPCs with finance and QS teams; ensure proper pricing/documentation.
• Manage formal communications with clients, engineers and employers; maintain documentation for dispute resolution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team work

Attention to detail

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanics / Electrics / Civil Engineering / Risk Management / Finance / Business Administration

Professional knowledge of Contract Law

Professional certification in risk management (CRM/PRM/PMI-RMP) desirable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Compliance:

• Review contract terms and conditions to identify rights obligations and potential risks.
• Ensure contract-compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track deviations and manage contractual obligations.

Claims and Variations Management:

• Prepare manage and support negotiations of claims and variation orders.
• Obtain necessary approvals for variations.
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors and other teams on commercial matters.

Contract Administration:

• Implement effective contract management processes and commercial strategies.
• Handle contractual correspondence and documentation.
• Finalize and manage subcontract agreements.
• Ensure timely submission of design documents and technical submittals.

Commercial & Procurement Support:

• Provide contractual advice to the procurement team.
• Collaborate with finance and quantity surveyors on interim payment certificates (IPC).
• Ensure proper pricing and documentation of all contractualelements.

Communication & Documentation:

• Manage formal communications with clients engineers and employers.
• Ensure timely submission of notices reports and responses.
• Maintain a record of all contractual correspondence to support dispute resolution if needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in relevant fields (Mechanics Electrics Civil Engineering Risk Management Finance Business Administration).
• Professional knowledge of Contract Law.
• 7 years in risk and contract management in construction/engineering.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects (200-250 million).
• Professional certification in risk management (e.g. CRM PRM PMI-RMP) is desirable.

• Skills:

• Strong interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
• Significant customer and supplier relationship management.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Desirable:

• Site experience in Construction and Engineering.
• Baggage handling or Construction project procurement experience.
• Scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Experience with international projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.

Required Experience:

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