Contract Manager

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in contract management is seeking a Contract Manager in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 7 years of experience in risk and contract management within construction or engineering. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, managing claims, and providing procurement support. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office applications. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects valued over 200 million.

Qualifications

• 7 years in risk and contract management in construction/engineering.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects valued at 200-250 million.

Responsibilities

• Review contract terms and conditions to identify rights obligations and potential risks.
• Prepare, manage, and support negotiations of claims and variation orders.
• Implement effective contract management processes and commercial strategies.
• Provide contractual advice to the procurement team.
• Manage formal communications with clients, engineers, and employers.

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

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Professional knowledge of Contract Law

Professional certification in risk management

Tools

MS Office applications

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

Manager