Senior Contracts Lead for Data Center Projects

Khazna Data Centers; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna Data Centers in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager – Contracts to lead commercial and contract management across its data center and construction projects. You will provide senior commercial guidance, manage contractual risks, and drive value while safeguarding Khazna’s interests to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery.

You will oversee drafting and negotiation of complex contracts (EPC/D&C, consultancy, vendor, and subcontract agreements), support procurement, monitor budgets and cash flows,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant professional experience in data centers or complex engineering projects across the full lifecycle.
• Strong expertise in construction processes, cost management, commercial management, and contract management.
• Proven client-side experience across pre- and post-contract commercial and cost activities.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder, vendor, and supply chain relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior contract and commercial guidance across major capital projects.
• Lead contract management for complex engineering projects from inception through completion.
• Support procurement strategies and input into tender evaluations and awards.
• Review and manage EPC/D&C, consultancy, vendor, and subcontract agreements.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and baselines; advise on variances.
• Negotiate high-value contracts to balance risk and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and Khazna policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across project, engineering, finance, legal and procurement.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Budgeting

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional qualification/chartered status

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Khazna Data Centers in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager – Contracts to lead commercial and contract management across its data center and construction projects. You will provide senior commercial guidance, manage contractual risks, and drive value while safeguarding Khazna’s interests to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery.

You will oversee drafting and negotiation of complex contracts (EPC/D&C, consultancy, vendor, and subcontract agreements), support procurement, monitor budgets and cash flows,