Senior Contract Administrator & Delay Risk Lead

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

Job summary

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to manage contractual commitments across projects in the UAE. You will advise on contractual matters, review documents, and support EOT claims while coordinating with clients and project teams to maintain schedules and mitigate risks.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in contract management, a relevant engineering/construction degree, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in managing contractual commitments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Analytical and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Advise the Project Management on contractual matters and manage contractual correspondences in line with Prime Contract Terms and Conditions.
• Manage contractual commitments and performance according to Client’s instructions, Specifications and Drawings, including change orders.
• Assist clients with Extension of Time (EOT) claims or responses to Contractor’s EOT claims.
• Review and interpret contract documents, including conditions, scope of works and drawings, and verify dates and milestones.
• Identify and assess delays by analyzing schedules and progress reports, collaborating with PMs and engineers.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks affecting timelines and obligations.
• Prepare delay reports and support claims or dispute resolution processes; provide expert opinions.
• Provide high quality advice on pre-contract matters including procurement strategy and tactics.
• Manage contract variations and change orders, communicating changes to stakeholders.
• Monitor and prepare estimates and claims for alterations/variations to the Contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to manage contractual commitments across projects in the UAE. You will advise on contractual matters, review documents, and support EOT claims while coordinating with clients and project teams to maintain schedules and mitigate risks.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in contract management, a relevant engineering/construction degree, and strong analytical skills.