Contracts Manager

Overview

Contracts Manager

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing all pre- and post-contract activities ensuring full compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Administering main contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements, including monitoring obligations, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Reviewing and providing advice on contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks, ambiguities, and deviations, and recommending mitigation measures.
• Managing variations and change orders from initial notification through evaluation, negotiation, and agreement, in coordination with project controls and technical teams.
• Preparing, reviewing, and tracking contractual correspondence with the client, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear and timely communication.
• Supporting the project team in interpreting contractual provisions and advising on contractual rights, obligations, and strategies.
• Collaborating with project controls and finance teams to align contractual, commercial, and schedule objectives, including cost control and cash flow.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contractual requirements for time, cost, quality, and compliance, and initiating corrective actions as required.
• Assisting in the preparation, evaluation, and defense of claims, including extensions of time, additional cost, and other contractual entitlements.
• Leading and participating in commercial and contractual negotiations with clients, contractors, and third parties to resolve issues and reach agreements.
• Maintaining comprehensive contract records, logs, and documentation to support transparency, auditability, and effective decision-making.
• Preparing regular reports on contract status, risks, variations, claims, and commercial performance for project and senior management.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• 15 years of progressive experience in prime contract administration and management on large international engineering and construction projects, including senior roles on major construction and infrastructure works, of which at least 5 years have been in Qatar/GCC with strong familiarity with local contract practices and regulations.
• Solid experience with FIDIC-based contracts or other international standard forms of contract.
• Demonstrated experience in managing variations, claims, and dispute resolution on complex infrastructure or development projects.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, with strong contractual and technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience in using contract and commercial management tools and systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage concurrent contractual issues and a large volume of documentation in a structured and organized manner.
• Must be MME registered.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIArb, PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience working on major urban development, infrastructure, or mixed-use projects, or similar master-planned developments.
• Experience in producing detailed commercial and contractual reports, dashboards, and risk registers to support decision-making and ensure compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to address and resolve complex contractual and commercial issues promptly.
• Experience with project management software and contract/claims management systems for seamless integration with project controls and reporting.