Senior Contracts Director – Mixed-Use Developments

Michael Page International (Canada)

Dubai

On-site

CAD 208,000 - 250,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Michael Page International (Canada) is seeking a Senior Contracts Director to lead contract management across large-scale development and construction projects in Dubai. This role focuses on shaping commercial outcomes, mitigating risk, and supporting project delivery at senior leadership levels.

The Successful Applicant will have extensive experience in contract management within real estate/infrastructure, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and demonstrated leadership across multiple

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, 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
Leadership
Negotiation
Risk assessment
Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Michael Page International (Canada) is seeking a Senior Contracts Director to lead contract management across large-scale development and construction projects in Dubai. This role focuses on shaping commercial outcomes, mitigating risk, and supporting project delivery at senior leadership levels.

The Successful Applicant will have extensive experience in contract management within real estate/infrastructure, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and demonstrated leadership across multiple

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