Contracts Section Head

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Section Head to lead the contracts function across our construction projects in New Cairo. The role involves overseeing contract administration, managing contractual risks, and ensuring compliance with both project and company requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all contract management and administration activities.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, sub‑contracts, and agreements.
• Ensure contractual compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks.
• Provide contractual advice and support to project, commercial, procurement, and management teams.
• Manage claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), disputes, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure proper documentation and record keeping.
• Coordinate with legal advisors on contractual matters when required.
• Develop and implement contract management procedures and best practices.
• Lead and mentor the contracts team to ensure effective performance and professional development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in contract management within the construction industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing contracts for large‑scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration principles and industry‑standard contract forms (FIDIC preferred).
• Experience in claims management, dispute resolution, and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• FIDIC contract expertise
• Contract administration
• Claims & dispute resolution
• Commercial negotiation
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Construction contracts handling
• Change & variation management