Contract Manager (Construction)

Gulf Modern Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa

Medical insurance

Annual air tickets

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gulf Modern Contracting LLC is seeking an experienced Contract Manager in Dubai with hands-on expertise in drafting and negotiating FIDIC-based contracts for main contractors. The role focuses on main contractor perspectives, including preparing amendments and EOT claims.

You will manage contract administration across the project lifecycle, coordinate with project teams, and support dispute resolution. UAE experience and strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years' UAE construction contract management experience.
• Mandatory: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FIDIC-based contracts for main contractors.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC 1999/2017 Red and Yellow Books.
• Experience with amendments, risk allocation, and dispute management.
• Excellent negotiation and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate main construction contracts based on FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books).
• Prepare and negotiate subcontracts, supply agreements, and contract amendments.
• Review and amend FIDIC Particular Conditions for project needs and risks.
• Manage contract administration through lifecycle: notices, variations, claims, payments.
• Prepare and defend EOT, prolongation cost, and variation claims.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate them.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, QS and Planning.
• Support negotiations and dispute resolution with employers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

FIDIC contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager with proven hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating FIDIC-based contracts for main contractors to join a well-established and growing construction company in Dubai.

This position requires practical experience in preparing and drafting FIDIC contracts from the main contractor's perspective, not just administering existing contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate main construction contracts based on FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), ensuring protection of the main contractor's contractual and commercial interests.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontracts, supply agreements, and contractual amendments.
• Review and amend FIDIC Particular Conditions to address project-specific requirements and contractual risks.
• Manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including notices, variations, claims, and payment-related matters.
• Prepare and defend Extension of Time (EOT) claims, prolongation cost claims, and variation claims.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Quantity Surveyors, and Planning Engineers.
• Support contractual negotiations and dispute resolution with employers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction contract management, preferably in the UAE.
• Mandatory: Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FIDIC-based main construction contracts while working for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), including General and Particular Conditions.
• Experience in preparing contractual amendments, special conditions, and risk allocation provisions.
• Practical experience in EOT claims, variations, and contractual dispute management.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction projects.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and English communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Employment visa and medical insurance.
• Annual air tickets.
• Opportunity to work on major construction projects in Dubai.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Stable employment in a growing construction company.