Contracts Manager (Projects)

Confidential Government Entity; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government Entity in Qatar seeks an experienced Contracts Manager (Projects) to oversee the full contractual lifecycle of major capital projects, construction, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy contracts.

You will lead pre-award procurement and post-award contract administration, review tender documents, manage variations, claims, EOTs, and disputes, and advise project teams on commercial risk while ensuring adherence to governance and procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Oversee the full contractual lifecycle for major capital projects, construction, infrastructure and engineering consultancy contracts.
• Strong expertise in pre-award procurement and post-award contract administration.
• Experience with variations, claims, EOTs and disputes and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review and negotiation of tender and contract documentation for major projects.
• Manage contractual activities from tender through execution, close-out and final settlement.
• Advise project teams on contractual matters including variations, claims, EOTs, disputes and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance, and approval frameworks.
• Review payment applications, contractor performance, and project-related commercial matters.
• Engage with consultants, contractors, legal advisors, and delivery teams to safeguard contractual interests.

Skills

Contracts management

Tender negotiation

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Commercial risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline

Tools

FIDIC contracts

SANAD forms

Job description

A leading organization in Qatar is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager (Projects) to oversee the full contractual lifecycle of major capital projects, construction, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned contracts professional with strong expertise in both pre-award procurement and post-award contract administration, particularly within complex project environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of tender and contract documentation for major capital and infrastructure projects.
• Manage contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and award through execution, close-out, and final settlement.
• Advise project teams on contractual matters including variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT), disputes, and commercial risk management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, procurement policies, governance requirements, and approval frameworks.
• Review payment applications, contractor performance, contractual correspondence, and project-related commercial matters.
• Support stakeholder engagement with consultants, contractors, legal advisors, and project delivery teams to safeguard contractual interests.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts management, procurement, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing both pre-award and post-award contract processes.
• Proven expertise in administering large-scale construction or capital project contracts.
• Solid knowledge of FIDIC contracts; experience with SANAD forms of contract is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience handling claims, variations, EOTs, dispute resolution, and contract negotiations.
• Previous exposure to government, semi-government, or regulated project environments is highly advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as FCCM, MRICS, MCIArb, CCM, or similar are considered a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of high-profile capital and infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced project, procurement, and legal professionals in a dynamic environment.