Senior Contracts Manager

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the development sector seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration for major projects. This critical role involves leading the contracting process, from pre-award planning and negotiation to post-award management, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in contract management within real estate or development sector.
• Minimum of 4 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and FIDIC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracting process from pre-bid to execution.
• Manage claims, variations, disputes, and contractual correspondence.
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate contract terms.

Skills

Contract Law

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Risk Evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Contracts Manager to oversee and manage the full lifecycle of contract administration for development and construction projects. You will be instrumental in the planning, negotiation, drafting, execution, and management of contracts, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and driving value throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award & Tendering

• Lead the contracting process from pre-bidding through to execution.
• Draft and prepare commercial and contractual documents for contractor selection and tender issuance.
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate contract terms, including scope, schedules, and financials with vendors and contractors.
• Participate in tender evaluations and provide contract recommendations.
• Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all contractual processes comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Post-Award Contract Management

• Administer FIDIC and other contract types, ensuring obligations are met.
• Manage claims, variations, disputes, and contractual correspondences.
• Collaborate with cost engineers to verify and defend against claims.
• Support litigation, arbitration, and settlement discussions when necessary.
• Monitor contract performance and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in contract management within the real estate or development sector.
• Minimum of 4 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of contract law and FIDIC standards.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and risk evaluation skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficient in organizing and managing multiple contracts and deadlines.