Senior Contract & Claims Manager for Infrastructure Projects

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries in Dubai is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract review, risk assessment, and compliance across large infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with engineers, procurement, and finance to secure favorable terms and timely submittals.

The role requires seven years of contract and risk management experience, solid knowledge of contract law, and strong negotiation skills. You will manage variations, IPCs, and documentation to support dispute resolution if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields including Mechanics, Electrics, Civil Engineering, Risk Management or Business.
• Professional knowledge of Contract Law.
• 7 years in risk and contract management in construction/engineering.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects (200–250 million).
• Professional certification in risk management (CRM/PRM/PMI-RMP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review contract terms to identify rights, obligations and risks and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, manage and support negotiations of claims and variation orders; obtain approvals.
• Implement contract management processes and manage subcontract agreements and design submittals.
• Provide contractual advice to procurement; coordinate IPCs with finance and QS teams; ensure proper pricing/documentation.
• Manage formal communications with clients, engineers and employers; maintain documentation for dispute resolution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team work

Attention to detail

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanics / Electrics / Civil Engineering / Risk Management / Finance / Business Administration

Professional knowledge of Contract Law

Professional certification in risk management (CRM/PRM/PMI-RMP) desirable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vanderlande Industries in Dubai is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract review, risk assessment, and compliance across large infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with engineers, procurement, and finance to secure favorable terms and timely submittals.

The role requires seven years of contract and risk management experience, solid knowledge of contract law, and strong negotiation skills. You will manage variations, IPCs, and documentation to support dispute resolution if needed.