We are looking to hire a Manager - Post Contracts and Real Estate who will be responsible for managing end-to-end contract and cost management activities, including cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration for construction projects for our client based in Dubai – which is one of the largest companies in the region.
This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable.
The role sits within the Contracts and Procurement Department and reports directly to the Director – Contracts
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We are looking for a passionate Manager – Post Contracts about managing contractual processes, ensuring cost efficiency, and safeguarding the company’s commercial interests across projects. You should also have experience in/possess knowledge of cost planning, tendering, FIDIC contracts, procurement processes, and contract administration within the real estate or construction industry
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- Prepare budgetary cost advice and Order of Magnitude (OOM) estimates for projects
- Develop and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for tendering purposes
- Manage the end-to-end tendering process including bid evaluation and award recommendations
- Provide procurement and contractual advice in line with company policies and contractual obligations
- Monitor and control project costs during design and development stages
- Analyze cost plans and support value engineering initiatives
- Review contractor and consultant submissions, including payment applications and variations (ARF, AVI, RTP)
- Process contractor and consultant payments accurately and in a timely manner
- Evaluate and support resolution of contractor claims and variations
- Conduct risk analysis and ensure proactive mitigation of contractual and commercial risks
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Civil, MEP, etc.) on cost and material planning
- Prepare regular cost and contract reports for management
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Procurement, or related field
- 4–6 years of experience in contracts/commercial roles within real estate or construction
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts
- Experience in cost planning, tendering, and procurement processes
- Exposure to contract administration and post-award activities such as payments and variations
- Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud is an advantage
- Strong understanding of construction and contract law principles
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure
Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum 30 days after accepting the offer.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates
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