Contracts Manager: Cost, Risk & QS (Civil)

Dubai Holding Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding Real Estate is seeking a qualified cost engineer/quantity surveyor to drive cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies across multiple projects. You will manage tendering, procurement, contract administration, and bid evaluations, while controlling costs from design through construction.

The role requires experience with FIDIC contracts, Primavera P6, and strong negotiation skills. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying, 3–5+ years in related

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in contract administration and quantity surveying.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, cost management, procurement, and construction law.
• Experience with Primavera P6/Oracle Primavera Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Strong negotiation, risk management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies.
• Manage tendering, procurement, contract administration, and bid evaluations.
• Control project costs throughout design and construction phases.
• Review contractor claims, variations (RFC, ERI, VO), and payment applications.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize material and project costs.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and industry best practices.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Feasibility studies

Tendering

Procurement

Contract administration

Bid evaluations

Risk assessment

Primavera P6

MS Office

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Contracts Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dubai Holding Real Estate is seeking a qualified cost engineer/quantity surveyor to drive cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies across multiple projects. You will manage tendering, procurement, contract administration, and bid evaluations, while controlling costs from design through construction.

The role requires experience with FIDIC contracts, Primavera P6, and strong negotiation skills. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying, 3–5+ years in related