Senior Contracts Manager – FIDIC Specialist for GCC Project

redfish solutions ltd

Muscat

On-site

OMR 40,000 - 64,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

redfish solutions ltd in Oman seeks a Contracts Manager to lead the contractual lifecycle on a major development. You will manage contracts from award through final account, administer FIDIC-based agreements, and review terms to minimize risk.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in contracts management, MRICS or equivalent, GCC project experience, and strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder skills to drive on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years' experience, with 10 working in a contracts management role.
MRICS or equivalent.
Consultancy experience in cost management/quantity surveying.
Strong knowledge of both pre-contract and post-contract services.
Experience developing FIDIC contracts.
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to manage a large project in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the full contractual lifecycle from contract award through to project completion and final account.
Administer construction contracts in accordance with contractual requirements, particularly FIDIC forms.
Review and manage contract terms, obligations, risks and commercial exposure.
Prepare, review and negotiate contractual correspondence, notices, amendments and agreements.
Manage variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), prolongation and disruption claims.
Review and assess claims submitted by clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
Ensure all contractual notices are issued within the required timeframes.
Monitor project progress and identify potential contractual and commercial risks.
Work closely with planning teams on programme analysis, delay events and EOT submissions.
Support the commercial team with payment applications, valuations, final accounts and cost control.
Manage subcontract agreements and ensure compliance with main contract obligations.
Lead contractual negotiations with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
Assist with dispute avoidance, resolution and, where required, arbitration proceedings.
Maintain accurate contract registers, claims registers and contractual records.
Provide regular contractual and commercial reports to senior management.
Support project teams with contractual interpretation and day-to-day contract administration.
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual, legal and company requirements.