Gulf Modern Contracting LLC
Contract Manager (Construction)
Dubai, UAEPosted 1 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
- Visa
- Employer sponsors
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager with proven hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating FIDIC-based contracts for main contractors to join a well-established and growing construction company in Dubai. This position requires practical experience in preparing and drafting FIDIC contracts from the main contractor's perspective, not just administering existing contracts. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate main construction contracts based on FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), ensuring protection of the main contractor's contractual and commercial interests. • Prepare and negotiate subcontracts, supply agreements, and contractual amendments. • Review and amend FIDIC Particular Conditions to address project-specific requirements and contractual risks. • Manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including notices, variations, claims, and payment-related matters. • Prepare and defend Extension of Time (EOT) claims, prolongation cost claims, and variation claims. • Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Coordinate with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Quantity Surveyors, and Planning Engineers. • Support contractual negotiations and dispute resolution with employers, consultants, and subcontractors. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. • Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction contract management, preferably in the UAE. • Mandatory: Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FIDIC-based main construction contracts while working for a main contractor. • Strong knowledge of FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), including General and Particular Conditions. • Experience in preparing contractual amendments, special conditions, and risk allocation provisions. • Practical experience in EOT claims, variations, and contractual dispute management. • Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction projects. • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and English communication skills. What We Offer • Competitive salary package. • Employment visa and medical insurance. • Annual air tickets. • Opportunity to work on major construction projects in Dubai. • Professional growth and career development opportunities. • Stable employment in a growing construction company.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in construction contract management, preferably in the UAE. Mandatory: Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FIDIC-based main construction contracts while working for a main contractor. Strong knowledge of FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), including General and Particular Conditions. Experience in preparing contractual amendments, special conditions, and risk allocation provisions. Practical experience in EOT claims, variations, and contractual dispute management. Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction projects. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and English communication skills.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate main construction contracts based on FIDIC 1999/2017 (Red and Yellow Books), ensuring protection of the main contractor's contractual and commercial interests. Prepare and negotiate subcontracts, supply agreements, and contractual amendments. Review and amend FIDIC Particular Conditions to address project-specific requirements and contractual risks. Manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including notices, variations, claims, and payment-related matters. Prepare and defend Extension of Time (EOT) claims, prolongation cost claims, and variation claims. Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies. Coordinate with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Quantity Surveyors, and Planning Engineers. Support contractual negotiations and dispute resolution with employers, consultants, and subcontractors.
Skills
- FIDIC 1999/2017
- Red Book
- Yellow Book
- Drafting contracts
- Contract negotiation
- Main contractor experience
- EOT claims
- Variation management
- Risk allocation
- Contract administration
- Subcontract drafting
- Particular Conditions
- Dispute resolution
- English communication
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