Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager
- Posting Date: 29/07/2026
- Ref: E9891
- Position: Contracts Manager
- Location: Qatar
- City: Doha
- Sector: Contracting and Construction
- Years of Experience 15+
- Qualification: Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Salary: Undisclosed
- Workdays: 5 Working Days
- Description: ‣Key Responsibilities
•Contract Management — Manage and administer contracts across multiple large-scale project sites, ensuring all contractual terms, obligations, and deliverables are met.
•Contractual Correspondence — Draft, review, and respond to formal contractual communications to protect the company's position and ensure accurate, timely communication.
•Risk Management — Identify risks in contracts and project execution, develop mitigation strategies, and advise proactively to reduce exposure to claims or disputes.
•Claims & Variations — Oversee the preparation and negotiation of claims, variations, and time extension requests, ensuring submissions are well-supported and aligned with contractual rights.
•Contractual Compliance — Ensure project operations comply with contract terms, local regulations, and internal policies, including obtaining client and authority approvals where required.
•Dispute Resolution — Manage and resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or formal mechanisms to avoid costly escalation.
•Stakeholder Coordination — Work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients to align on commercial and contractual matters.
•Team Leadership — Guide and support contract administrators and commercial staff across project sites, encouraging best practice and continuous improvement.
•Cost-Plus Contracts — Administer Cost-Plus contracts, including cost tracking, payment mechanisms, and transparency in reimbursable works. Highly desirable.
•Experience Required — Contracting company background, previous experience in Qatar, and proven experience on road infrastructure and utilities projects.
‣Qualifications & Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
•Chartered membership or equivalent professional certification (MRICS, MCIOB, CIArb) highly preferred.
•Minimum 15 years' experience in contracts and commercial management, ideally on multi-site, large-scale infrastructure projects.
•Hands-on experience with major roads, infrastructure, and drainage projects is essential.
•Experience with the Public Works Authority (PWA / Ashghal) is a strong advantage.
•Solid understanding of Cost-Plus, Lump Sum, and other common construction contract types.
‣Skills & Attributes
•Excellent negotiation and communication skills, verbal and written.
•Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
•In-depth knowledge of construction laws, industry standards, and best practices in Qatar.
•Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•Strong leadership qualities with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
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