Contracts Manager – Construction

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Review pre-award construction contracts and identify contractual and commercial risks; manage FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Book conditions.
• Negotiate and manage main contracts and subcontract agreements; establish and maintain the contract risk register.
• Manage variations, claims, counterclaims, payments, retention, guarantees, and final settlements.
• Handle contractual disputes, monitor risks, and protect the company's contractual interests.
• Prepare contractual correspondence and documentation; support negotiations with project stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least five years of work experience in Dubai; stated experience requirement also specifies five years in Dubai.
• At least three years of FIDIC contract experience and three years handling claims and counterclaims.
• Strong practical knowledge of FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Books and contract risk management.
• Strong commercial negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Fluent English for contract negotiations and formal correspondence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and contract management software.

Preferred qualifications

• FIDIC certification or an international engineering contract management qualification is preferred.
• Arabic is an advantage; experience with Chinese construction companies operating in the Middle East is preferred.
• A valid UAE/Dubai work residence visa and quick availability are preferred.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary is AED 20,000–25,000 per month.
• The company arranges work residence visa and onboarding procedures.
• Benefits include international health insurance, paid annual leave, and UAE statutory public holidays.

Work location

• Work location is in person.

Background verification

• Selected candidates must complete education, previous employment, criminal-record, and health/medical verification in accordance with UAE requirements.