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Retention Coordinator

AASA Group of Companies
Dubai, UAE
Contract
Senior
Onsite
AED 3,000/month
Discovered 4 days ago
Retention coordinationDEWA project retention releaseProject handover proceduresCompletion certificatesDefect liability periodsContractual payment terms

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Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain records of retention amounts withheld across DEWA projects.
  • Coordinate with DEWA representatives, consultants, project managers, commercial teams, and finance departments regarding retention release.
  • Track completion milestones, taking-over certificates, completion certificates, and other documentation required for retention release.
  • Follow up on outstanding approvals, clearance certificates, and project close-out documents.
  • Monitor first and final retention releases in accordance with contract terms.
  • Maintain a retention register covering project values, retention amounts, release milestones, pending documents, and payment status.
  • Reconcile retention balances with accounts and finance teams and verify amounts due for release.
  • Follow up on outstanding retention payments and escalate delays or unresolved issues to management.
  • Ensure submissions are complete, accurate, and made within stipulated timelines.
  • Coordinate with site and project teams to close snags, defects, and documentation requirements affecting retention release.
  • Prepare periodic reports on pending retention claims, expected collections, and outstanding payments.
  • Maintain records of correspondence, approvals, certificates, and payment confirmations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in retention coordination, project commercial administration, or payment follow-up.
  • Prior experience managing DEWA projects and coordinating retention release is essential.
  • Familiarity with project handover procedures, completion certificates, defect liability periods, and contractual payment terms.
  • Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, clients, and finance teams.
  • Strong documentation, follow-up, reporting, and coordination skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and project documentation systems.
  • Experience in electrical, infrastructure, utility, or MEP projects is preferred.

Compensation

  • Pay is AED 3,000–6,000 per month.

Workplace

  • Work location is in person.

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