Contracts Manager (Projects)

Confidential Government Entity; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government Entity in Qatar is seeking a Contracts Manager (Projects) to oversee the full contractual lifecycle of major capital projects, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy contracts.

Responsibilities include leading tender documentation, managing contract activities across the lifecycle, advising on variations, EOTs, disputes, and risk, while ensuring governance and compliance across procurement processes and approvals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts management, procurement, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing both pre-award and post-award contract processes.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts; SANAD forms desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 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.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Law

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.