Director of Contracts - Mixed Use Developments - RE Developer

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,153,000 - 1,388,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page, on behalf of a Dubai-based developer, is seeking a Senior Contracts Director to lead the contracts function across a portfolio of landmark projects. You will shape contract strategy, allocate risk, and oversee negotiations with contractors and consultants to protect commercial interests.

The role requires a degree in a related field, extensive experience in contract management within real estate or infrastructure, and a proven ability to guide senior stakeholders, manage claims,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and extensive contract management experience.
• Proven ability to lead a contracts function across large-scale projects.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and risk assessment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracts function across multiple development and construction projects.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies to protect commercial interests.
• Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Review and amend contracts to ensure proper risk allocation and protections.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual matters and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee claims management and dispute avoidance across the portfolio.
• Support procurement and tendering activities during contractor selection.
• Ensure contract administration post-award and project execution.
• Develop and mentor a specialist contracts team to promote best practice.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

• Lead contract strategy on a portfolio of landmark development projects.
• Shape commercial outcomes and risk management at a senior leadership level.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading development organization with a significant portfolio of large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects across the region. As part of its continued growth, the organization is seeking a senior contracts leader to drive contractual excellence, mitigate commercial risk, and support successful project delivery.

Job Description

• 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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Contracts Director should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 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.

What's on Offer

• A competitive annual salary ranging from AED 540,000 to AED 650,000.
• Permanent position located in Dubai within the property industry.