Contracts Manager – Construction Division

Overview

Contracts Manager

Contract Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement contract management strategies that protect the Company’s commercial, contractual, and legal interests.
• Lead the administration and governance of contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and commercial agreements across the project portfolio.
• Ensure contractual obligations, deliverables, rights, and responsibilities are effectively managed and communicated across all projects.

Contract Review & Risk Management

• Review tender documents, contract conditions, specifications, and commercial requirements to identify contractual risks and opportunities.
• Develop mitigation strategies and provide contractual recommendations prior to contract execution.
• Monitor contractual exposures and proactively manage risks affecting project performance, profitability, and compliance.

Claims & Commercial Management

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and resolution of:
• Variations
• Extension of Time (EOT) claims
• Prolongation claims
• Disruption claims
• Contractual entitlements
• Ensure timely submission and administration of contractual notices and commercial recovery opportunities.
• Maximize project profitability through effective claims management and commercial protection.

Contract Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support dispute avoidance, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation processes when required.
• Coordinate with legal advisors and executive management on complex contractual matters and dispute strategies.
• Secure commercially favorable outcomes while maintaining strategic business relationships.

Contract Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain contract administration procedures, governance frameworks, and compliance controls across all projects.
• Monitor project execution to ensure adherence to contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure contractual correspondence, notices, approvals, and documentation are managed in accordance with contractual requirements and timelines.

Change Management & Variations Control

• Oversee the contractual administration of change orders, variations, instructions, amendments, and scope modifications.
• Ensure all changes are properly evaluated, documented, negotiated, approved, and incorporated into contractual records.
• Assess the commercial and contractual impact of changes on project cost, schedule, and performance.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory

• Act as the principal contractual advisor to senior management, project teams, commercial departments, and operational stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, risk allocation, compliance obligations, and commercial implications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, legal advisors, and key stakeholders.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor contract performance, claims status, risk exposure, and contractual compliance across the project portfolio.
• Prepare executive-level reports, contractual risk assessments, claims registers, and commercial performance summaries.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support business decisions and project success.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Contracts, Commercial, and Quantity Surveying teams.
• Promote contractual awareness, governance, accountability, and commercial excellence across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and establish best practices within the contracts function.

Project Closeout & Final Accounts

• Oversee project closeout activities, including:
• Final account negotiations
• Contract settlements
• Release of contractual obligations
• Warranties and guarantees
• Contract completion requirements
• Ensure all commercial and contractual matters are properly finalized and documented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• Commercial Management
• Law
• Or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as:
• MRICS
• MCIArb
• CCM
• PMP
• Or equivalent contractual/commercial qualifications are highly preferred.

Experience

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in:
• Contract Management
• Commercial Management
• Claims Administration
• Quantity Surveying
• within construction, infrastructure, EPC, fit-out, or major contracting environments.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
• FIDIC Contracts

• Bespoke Construction Contracts

• Contract Administration
• Claims Management
• Variations
• Extension of Time (EOT) Claims
• Dispute Resolution

• Commercial Risk Management

• Proven ability to manage complex contractual matters on large-scale construction projects.

Qatar & GCC Experience

• Minimum 5 years of GCC construction market experience.
• Strong understanding of:

• Qatar Civil Code

• Commercial Law

• Regional Dispute Resolution Forums

• Established relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and legal advisors within the Qatar market are highly desirable.

Systems & Technology

• Experience using:
• Aconex
• Procore
• SAP Ariba
• Oracle Contracts

• Contract Management Platforms

• Strong commercial reporting and document management capabilities.

Preferred

• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success in protecting contractual entitlements and improving commercial performance.