Senior Contract Manager - Admin for Construction Projects

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Contract Manager - Administration in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on prime contract administration for major projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in the construction field, adept at managing claims, RFIs, and contract compliance.

This role requires strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of contract law. Candidates should be familiar with contract management systems and have practical insights into project lifecycle control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in prime contract administration.
• Experience with large international engineering and construction firms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer project contracts and ensure all obligations are properly monitored.
• Identify project risks and recommend safeguards to reduce disruption.
• Manage RFIs, formal correspondence, contractual notices, and project communications.

Skills

Contract administration

Prime contract management

Claims management

Variation assessment

Extension of Time requests

RFI tracking

Contract negotiation

Commercial management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Contract Manager - Administration in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on prime contract administration for major projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in the construction field, adept at managing claims, RFIs, and contract compliance.

This role requires strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of contract law. Candidates should be familiar with contract management systems and have practical insights into project lifecycle control.