Contracts Assistant Manager

About the role

The Contracts Assistant Manager will support the contract administration function for governmental and construction projects, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met and that performance is monitored effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage contract change notices and track contractor performance against deliverables.
• Coordinate contract and sub‑contract administration, focusing on governmental contracts and FIDIC‑based projects.
• Negotiate terms, draft contract briefs, and summarize contractual requirements and budgets.
• Develop negotiation strategies to protect the organization’s financial interests.
• Attend meetings, finalize contracts and sub‑contracts, and assist in policy and procedure development for risk mitigation.
• Maintain organized audit files, including original contracts, correspondence, amendments, and payment schedules.
• Disseminate contract status information to relevant staff and ensure compliance with legal, owner, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a team to produce contract summaries and ensure timely review and evaluation of contracts and sub‑contracts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 6–8 years of experience in contract administration or related fields.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).