Contracts Manager: Construction & Real Estate

Fisher; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher in Dubai seeks a Contract Manager to lead contract administration for real estate development projects. You will manage construction and consultant contracts, ensuring alignment with requirements and commercial terms.

The role covers variations, claims, and risk management, with coordination across commercial, procurement, project management, and legal teams. UAE/FIDIC knowledge and strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of relevant contracts experience, including real estate development projects.
• Experience managing construction contracts and consultant agreements for property developments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a directly related discipline.
• Good understanding of contract administration, variations, claims, and contractual risks.
• Knowledge of UAE/FIDIC contracts and UAE construction practices.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage construction, consultant, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure contracts align with project requirements and agreed commercial terms.
• Monitor contractual obligations, deadlines, and compliance.
• Maintain contract records and prepare regular reports.
• Manage contract variations, claims, and change orders.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate with commercial, procurement, project management, and legal teams.
• Support tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Law

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Fisher in Dubai seeks a Contract Manager to lead contract administration for real estate development projects. You will manage construction and consultant contracts, ensuring alignment with requirements and commercial terms.

The role covers variations, claims, and risk management, with coordination across commercial, procurement, project management, and legal teams. UAE/FIDIC knowledge and strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.