Contract Manager

The Role

About the Company

What You Will Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Manage variations and claims from identification through resolution.
• Partner with project management, commercial, and procurement teams to control contractual and commercial risk.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract documentation and records.
• Support risk management and dispute resolution processes, escalating issues as needed.
• Prepare clear, decision-ready reports for senior leadership.
• Contribute to cost control and revenue protection across the project portfolio.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certification in contract or commercial management, such as FIDIC, NEC, or RICS, is a strong plus.
• Solid experience managing contracts within the construction or foundation engineering industry, ideally in the GCC.
• Strong working knowledge of construction law, UAE regulatory requirements, and standard forms of contract.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and administer complex engineering and construction contracts.
• Commercial and financial acumen covering cost control, budgeting, claims valuation, and risk assessment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across legal, commercial, and project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving ability in contractual disputes.
• Proficiency with contract and document management software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Workplace

• The role is full-time and on-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Business Impact