FIDIC Contract Manager - Main Contractor (Dubai)

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

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.