Contracts Engineer - Roads and Infrastructure

Contracts Engineer
- Roads and Infrastructure Job Snapshot
- Role:
Contracts Engineer

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Contracts Administration

- Experience:

Minimum 12 years of experience in large infrastructure projects
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Contracts Engineer to manage and administer contracts for major roads and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role covers pre-contract and post-contract administration, contractual correspondence, claims assessment, variation orders, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, and commercial risk monitoring. The Contracts Engineer will work closely with engineering, planning, cost control, and construction supervision teams to ensure contractual requirements are properly interpreted, documented, and implemented.

The successful candidate will review contractor and consultant submissions, assess contractual obligations, prepare commercial recommendations, and maintain accurate records to support contract compliance and dispute avoidance. Applicants must hold a Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying and have at least 12 years of experience in large infrastructure projects. Knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract administration, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret contractual requirements are essential.

Job Details
- Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Contracts Administration
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Administer pre-contract and post-contract activities for roads and infrastructure projects.
• Review, interpret, and support the implementation of construction contracts.
• Coordinate contractual matters with project management and commercial teams.
• Monitor compliance with applicable contract conditions and client requirements.
• Identify contractual obligations and communicate relevant requirements to project personnel.
• Provide advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and commercial responsibilities.
• Support consistent application of company and client contractual procedures.

• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence involving contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Draft formal notices, commercial letters, and other contract-related communications.
• Review correspondence for accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor contractual notification periods and submission deadlines.
• Support responses to contractor and consultant correspondence.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to verify supporting information before issuing contractual communications.
• Maintain complete records of issued and received contractual correspondence.

• Review contractor and consultant claims in accordance with applicable contract provisions.
• Support the preparation and assessment of Extension of Time submissions.
• Coordinate with planning and engineering teams to obtain information supporting time-related claims.
• Review supporting documents and records used to substantiate contractual claims.
• Prepare technical and commercial assessments of relevant claims.
• Support the preparation of claims documentation on behalf of the Engineer.
• Verify that claims submissions follow applicable contractual procedures.
• Identify potential contractual issues and support measures intended to avoid disputes.

• Evaluate proposed variations and change orders.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions relating to changes in scope.
• Analyse the technical and commercial implications of proposed changes.
• Prepare detailed assessments and recommendations concerning variations.
• Support negotiations involving contractual changes and commercial adjustments.
• Coordinate with project teams to verify quantities, technical information, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of variations and change-related correspondence.

• Monitor contract performance against relevant contractual requirements.
• Identify commercial risks and potential contractual exposure.
• Review compliance with contractual obligations, including bonds, insurance, warranties, and…