Contracts & Claims Lead - Assistant Manager

TalentsTide; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide in Dubai, UAE, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – Contracts (Emirati) to oversee contractual and commercial matters across construction and real estate projects. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contract agreements, managing post-contract activities, and resolving disputes with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of contracts management experience in construction, infrastructure, or real estate, with strong skills in negotiation, drafting, and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong contract knowledge.
• 5+ years in contracts management within construction, infrastructure or real estate.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer various contract agreements.
• Manage post-contract activities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review and evaluate claims, variations, extensions of time, and contractual disputes.
• Provide contractual advice and risk assessments to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams on contract-related matters.
• Monitor project performance against contractual requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Support contract close-out activities and final account settlements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement procedures, and industry regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

TalentsTide in Dubai, UAE, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – Contracts (Emirati) to oversee contractual and commercial matters across construction and real estate projects. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating contract agreements, managing post-contract activities, and resolving disputes with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of contracts management experience in construction, infrastructure, or real estate, with strong skills in negotiation, drafting, and risk