Contract Manager

Contract ManagerJob Responsibilities

1. Contract Administration & Compliance

• Manage the full lifecycle of contract administration in compliance with contractual requirements
• Interpret and apply:
• Ashghal Conditions of Contract
• FIDIC conditions
• Applicable Qatar laws and regulations
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies

2. Claims & Counter-Claims Management (Core Function)

• Identify entitlement for claims, including Extension of Time (EOT) and cost claims
• Lead the preparation and submission of claim documents
• Conduct delay analysis (e.g., Time Impact Analysis)
• Manage responses to Employer/Engineer’s counter-claims
• Support dispute resolution processes

3. Variation Management

• Identify, evaluate, and manage variations (VOs)
• Prepare variation proposals and cost assessments
• Monitor approval and payment status of variations
• Ensure compliance with contractual procedures

4. Contractual Correspondence & Communication

• Draft, review, and manage all contractual correspondence
• Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices and submissions
• Support negotiation and communication with Employer and Engineer
• Develop contractual strategies for key project issues

5. Planning & Contract Interface

• Coordinate with planning engineers to:
• Identify delays and critical path impacts
• Support EOT submissions
• Link contractual entitlement with project progress

6. Cost & Payment Support

• Review interim payment applications
• Support cost control and commercial management
• Track certified amounts and contract performance

7. Subcontract Management

• Draft and review subcontract agreements
• Ensure back-to-back alignment with the main contract
• Manage subcontractor claims and disputes

8. Risk & Dispute Management

• Maintain contract risk registers
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution (including DAB/arbitration preparation)
• Ensure proper record-keeping for claims and contractual matters

9. Team Leadership

• Lead and manage contract/commercial team members
• Establish contract management procedures and templates
• Provide contractual awareness training to project staff

& RequirementsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or related field

Experience

• 8–15 years of experience in contract management for construction/infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in Middle East projects (Ashghal experience preferred)
• Strong familiarity with FIDIC Red Book or similar forms of contract

Core Competencies

• Strong expertise in claims management (EOT and cost claims)
• Proficient in delay analysis techniques (TIA, window analysis, etc.)
• Excellent negotiation and contractual communication skills
• Strong written and spoken English (contractual correspondence is essential)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience on Ashghal projects
• Familiarity with QCS and Qatar construction environment
• Experience in dispute resolution or arbitration
• Professional certifications (e.g., MRICS, PMP)