Senior Contracts Director - Mixed-Use Developments

QatarYello; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarYello seeks a Senior Contracts Director to lead the contracts function across a portfolio of development and construction projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will shape contract management strategies, oversee drafting and negotiations, and advise senior leadership on commercial risk and mitigation.

You will also drive claims management and ensure post-award contract administration. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale real estate or infrastructure contracts, strong

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract management within large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or development environments.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, commercial risk assessment, and contract administration.
• Proven track record managing claims, disputes, contractual correspondence, and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and supporting multiple high-value projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracts function across multiple development and construction projects.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies that protect commercial and business interests.
• Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
• Review, draft, and amend contracts to ensure appropriate risk allocation and contractual protections.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual matters, commercial exposures, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee claims management, dispute avoidance, and resolution processes across the project portfolio.
• Support procurement and tendering teams throughout contractor selection and contract award activities.
• Ensure contract administration processes are effectively managed post-award and throughout project execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a specialist contracts team while promoting best practice across the business.
• Work closely with project, legal, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure contractual compliance and successful project outcomes.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering

Job description

QatarYello seeks a Senior Contracts Director to lead the contracts function across a portfolio of development and construction projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will shape contract management strategies, oversee drafting and negotiations, and advise senior leadership on commercial risk and mitigation.

You will also drive claims management and ensure post-award contract administration. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale real estate or infrastructure contracts, strong