Contract Manager (Construction)

We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager with proven hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating FIDIC-based contracts for main contractors to join a well-established and growing construction company in Dubai.

This position requires practical experience in preparing and drafting FIDIC contracts from the main contractor's perspective, not just administering existing contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate main construction contracts based on FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), ensuring protection of the main contractor's contractual and commercial interests.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontracts, supply agreements, and contractual amendments.
• Review and amend FIDIC Particular Conditions to address project-specific requirements and contractual risks.
• Manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including notices, variations, claims, and payment-related matters.
• Prepare and defend Extension of Time (EOT) claims, prolongation cost claims, and variation claims.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Quantity Surveyors, and Planning Engineers.
• Support contractual negotiations and dispute resolution with employers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction contract management, preferably in the UAE.
• Mandatory: Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FIDIC-based main construction contracts while working for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), including General and Particular Conditions.
• Experience in preparing contractual amendments, special conditions, and risk allocation provisions.
• Practical experience in EOT claims, variations, and contractual dispute management.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction projects.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and English communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Employment visa and medical insurance.
• Annual air tickets.
• Opportunity to work on major construction projects in Dubai.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Stable employment in a growing construction company.