Job Summary The Contract Manager reports to the Contracts and Commercial Director and is responsible for managing all contracts for projects, including client and subcontractor agreements. This role ensures contracts are administered effectively, contractual risks are minimized, obligations are met, and projects are delivered successfully in accordance with company policies and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, negotiate, and manage client, consultant, and subcontractor contracts to ensure compliance and minimize contractual risks. Advise project teams on claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), dispute resolution, and contractual obligations. Manage subcontractor agreements, monitor contractual performance, and ensure compliance with contract terms. Participate in client, consultant, and subcontractor meetings to discuss contractual matters and project requirements. Support project risk management by identifying contractual risks and maintaining the project risk register. Implement and monitor contract administration procedures, templates, and company standards. Ensure timely preparation, negotiation, and closure of subcontractor accounts and final claims. Review contractual correspondence and provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams. Coordinate with project, commercial, procurement, and finance teams to ensure effective contract administration. Support Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. FIDIC Certification is preferred. Professional membership with CIOB, RICS, or an equivalent professional body is an advantage. Experience Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in contracts and commercial management within the construction industry. Proven Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) experience with a strong commercial background. Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role. GCC experience is preferred. Skills Strong knowledge of contract administration, particularly FIDIC contracts. Experience in claims management, variations, extensions of time (EOT), and dispute resolution. Strong commercial and contractual management skills. Knowledge of project risk management and contract compliance. Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems and Microsoft Office applications. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.