Contract Manager

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Dubai seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee risk and contract management for major infrastructure projects. You will review terms, manage variations and claims, and ensure compliance across the full project lifecycle.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and expertise in contract law. You will support procurement, coordinate with finance and QS teams, and maintain meticulous contract documentation to support dispute resolution

Qualifications

• 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) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 contractual elements.
• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Risk management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanics/electrics/civil engineering/risk management/finance/business administration

Contract Law knowledge

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

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

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:

Manager