Contract Manager

About Dutch Foundations

Founded in 1989 in Abu Dhabi, Dutch Foundations has established itself as a premier full-service ground engineering company in the GCC region. The company executes complex foundation and ground engineering projects across multiple countries, including the UAE, Dubai, Iraq, Oman, and Qatar, boasting over 4,000 successful projects that highlight its technical excellence and quality workmanship.

Role Overview

The Contract Manager role involves leading contractual and commercial governance concerning foundation engineering projects. This position acts as the primary liaison between legal, commercial, procurement, and project delivery teams, facilitating the drafting and negotiation of contracts, managing variations and claims, and safeguarding the company’s commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, assess, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers for ongoing and future projects.
• Supervise contract performance ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of contract variations and claims from initiation to closure.
• Collaborate effectively with project management, commercial, and procurement teams to maintain control over contractual and commercial risks.
• Maintain comprehensive and audit-compliant contract files and documentation.
• Assist with risk mitigation and dispute resolution, escalating matters as necessary.
• Generate clear, informative reports for senior management decision-making.
• Contribute to controlling costs and protecting revenues across project portfolios.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for all contractual issues among internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related disciplines preferred.
• Professional certifications such as FIDIC, NEC, or RICS are advantageous.
• Proven experience in managing contracts within construction or foundation engineering sectors, preferably in the GCC region.
• Strong understanding of construction law, UAE regulatory frameworks, and standard contract forms like FIDIC and NEC.
• Capability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex construction contracts.
• Sound commercial and financial insight including cost control, budgeting, claims assessment, and risk evaluation.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, coordinated across legal, commercial, and project teams.
• Excellent detail orientation and analytical skills for resolving contract disputes.
• Familiarity with contract management and document control software tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-moving, project-focused on-site environment in Abu Dhabi.

Why Work with Dutch Foundations

Join a company with 35+ years of experience and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in the GCC’s most challenging ground engineering projects. Operate in a vibrant, project-driven culture where your contract management expertise greatly influences company achievements and project success.

Application Process

Candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a concise cover letter outlining their contract management experience within the GCC construction industry.