Job Description

Key Responsibilities1. Contract Administration & Compliance

Manage all pre-contract and post-contract activities for high-rise projects. Review and interpret contract documents (FIDIC, bespoke forms, UAE construction contracts). Ensure the project team fully understands contractual rights, obligations, and deliverables. Maintain contractual compliance with Dubai authorities and client requirements.

2. Claims, Variations & Commercial Management

Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate

claims, EOT submissions

, and variations. Draft contractual letters, notices, and responses in compliance with contract timelines. Conduct commercial analysis, including cost impact evaluations and entitlement assessments. Support dispute avoidance; participate in adjudication, mediation, or arbitration when required.

3. Subcontract & Procurement Management

Prepare subcontract agreements, scope of works, commercial terms, and contract conditions. Review and evaluate subcontractor quotations and proposals. Monitor subcontract performance, variations, and payment certification. Ensure procurement aligns with project timelines, long-lead items, and high-rise construction needs.

4. Risk Management

Identify commercial and contractual risks; propose mitigation strategies. Maintain risk registers and track key risk indicators. Ensure proper documentation for potential disputes and claims.

5. Coordination & Communication

Work closely with project managers, planning managers, cost control, and QS teams. Liaise with clients, consultants, legal teams, and subcontractors on contractual matters. Participate in weekly project meetings and provide contractual guidance to the site team.

6. Payment Management

Review progress payment applications to clients and from subcontractors. Verify quantities, variations, and alignment with approved BOQs. Ensure compliance with Dubai regulations (e.g., DCD, DEWA, DM requirements impacting commercial scope).

7. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain organized records of correspondence, approvals, variations, and claims. Prepare monthly commercial reports and contractual status updates. Ensure documentation supports audit trails and UAE legal requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline. 12-18 years experience in contracts management, with

5+ years in Dubai high-rise construction

. Strong experience with

FIDIC contracts

, UAE construction law, and commercial management. Excellent knowledge of claims, EOT, and dispute resolution practices. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with

mega-towers

, mixed-use high-rise, or fast-track Dubai projects. Familiarity with authority requirements (DM, RTA, DCD, DEWA, Trakhees). Strong analytical and drafting skills for contractual letters and reports.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent