Manager- Investment Contracts

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Manager- Investment Contracts (26001867)Job Description Manager- Investment Contracts - (26001867) Job Description Job PurposeDrive investment and PPP contracting to maximize returns and protect the Authority’s interests. The role is responsible for managing investment, leasing, and PPP contracts, supporting contract lifecycle governance, leading negotiations, reviewing claims and disputes, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and risk requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategyDevelop and implement strategies, goals, policies, and procedures for investment, leasing, and PPP contracts aligned with Authority strategy.Lead preparation, review, and updating of policies and development plans; conduct awareness workshops for concerned departments.Provide consultation to top management on portfolio revenues, opportunities, and risk posture.Propose legislative improvements to strengthen investment contracting performance and governance.OperationsReview contracting applications and select appropriate contracting approaches to safeguard Authority interests.Review financial offer evaluations, negotiate with companies, and recommend awards to maximize financial returns.Provide contractual support during implementation and issue required contractual letters with concerned departments.Study and evaluate claims, time extensions, variation orders, and dispute settlement requests; prepare annexes and committee recommendations.Manage bank guarantee releases or confiscations with Finance and coordinate required insurance provisions in contract documents.Monitor closely with insurance stakeholders to ensure appropriate inclusion of risk coverage clauses and insurance conditions within investment contract documentation.Oversee and follow up the approval of auction analysis reports, award recommendations, and contract execution to ensure compliance with procedural and financial governance.Manage renewals and re-tenders, prepare bids, clauses, auction analyses, award letters, and contracts with required approvals.Lead negotiations of complex transactions, ensure implementation of bid and contract conditions and advise on contractual risks.Mobilize and coordinate section resources, aligning staff, consultants, investors, and support entities to ensure seamless administration and external collaboration. Oversee team performance, monitor operational delivery, and ensure all contract closure and compliance requirements are fully achieved.Product / Process ImprovementEmbed advanced analytics, automation-enabled workflows, and secure digital contracting to improve speed, transparency, and risk control.Conduct market research and benchmarking to refine categories, pricing, and negotiation strategies for investment contracts.Strengthen governance, compliance, and lifecycle reporting; develop and monitor the section budget and recommend adjustments to meet project needs. Qualifications Education and ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, or 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.Preferred Qualifications / CertificationsAPMG CP3PPMP / PRINCE2FIDIC ContractsCPCM / CCCMMCIArb / ACIArbMRICSCFA / FRMISO 37001 / ISO 27001 awarenessKey SkillsInvestment contracts and PPP managementContract lifecycle managementContract law, claims, and dispute resolutionProcurement strategy and category managementTendering and technical evaluationFinancial offer evaluation and negotiationRisk, governance, and compliance managementMarket research and benchmarkingStakeholder management and executive advisoryData analysis, reporting, and digital contracting awareness Job Category: InvestmentAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: ProcurementEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 07/08/2026Unposting Date: 06/09/2026

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, or 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

Strategy: Develop and implement strategies, goals, policies, and procedures for investment, leasing, and PPP contracts; lead policy updates and awareness. Provide consultation to top management on portfolio revenues, opportunities, and risk posture; propose legislative improvements. Operations: Review contracting applications and select approaches; review financial offer evaluations, negotiate with companies, and recommend awards; provide contractual support during implementation; manage claims, time extensions, variation orders, disputes, and necessary annexes. Manage bank guarantees, insurance provisions, and risk coverage within contracts; ensure compliance with governance. Oversee approvals of auction analyses, award recommendations, and contract execution; manage renewals and re-tenders. Lead negotiations of complex transactions and ensure compliance with bid and contract conditions. Coordinate resources and external collaboration; monitor team performance and contract closure. Product/Process Improvement: Embed analytics, automation-enabled workflows, and secure digital contracting; conduct market research to refine categories, pricing, and negotiation strategies; strengthen governance, reporting, and budgeting.