Cost & Contracts Lead – Civil Construction

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding Real Estate is seeking a Contract Administrator/Quantity Surveyor to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies. You will manage tendering, procurement, contract administration, and bid evaluations, and control project costs through design and construction.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field, 3–5+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, cost management, procurement, and construction law.

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 management

Procurement

Contract administration

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

FIDIC contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Contracts Management

Tools

Primavera P6/Oracle Primavera Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dubai Holding Real Estate is seeking a Contract Administrator/Quantity Surveyor to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies. You will manage tendering, procurement, contract administration, and bid evaluations, and control project costs through design and construction.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field, 3–5+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, cost management, procurement, and construction law.