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Contracts Manager Job Description

A Contracts Manager's day-to-day work in Legal & Compliance centres on Compliance, Excel and ERP. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi with 21 recent postings.

Gulf postings
21
Active markets
3
Typical experience
5+ years
In brief

A Contracts Manager in the GCC region requires Excel, negotiation, communication, leadership, analytical. Employers typically expect 5+ years of experience for Legal & Compliance roles at this level. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Contracts Manager salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Contracts Manager. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
17,500
Median
26,500
75th percentile
38,500
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Key responsibilities

  • 01Support client Section Heads and Engineers in administering a Roads O&M Performance
  • 02Based contract including setting the program of works, work inspection regime, managing technical and contractual discussions, review and approve monthly invoices.
  • 03Management of commercial and project contract function.
  • 04Administration of the main contract.
  • 05Compliance with contract notice

Required qualifications

  • Implementation and maintenance of change order register.
  • Identification and production of claims and variation order requests for time and cost.
  • Management of commercial interface with client, other parties and subcontractors.
  • Production of project invoices.

Preferred qualifications

  • Graduate Degree in Construction Management/ Contract Law would be a distinct advantage

Education requirements

  • Bachelor's degree

Required skills

excelnegotiationcommunicationleadershipanalyticalcomplianceenglisherp

Preferred skills

procurementmicrosoft office

Tools & technologies

teamsexcelerpmicrosoft office

Hiring companies we see

  • Stantec
  • AECOM
  • JASARA PMC
  • WSP
  • Egis
  • QD-SBG Construction
  • شركة مرامر للمقاولات
  • Parker Connect

Hired across

  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia

FAQ

  • What does a Contracts Manager do in the GCC?

    A Contracts Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to Excel, negotiation, communication, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Contracts Manager?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Contracts Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Contracts Manager role?

    Key skills include Excel, negotiation, communication, leadership, analytical, compliance, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Contracts Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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