Senior Manager - Contracts - Dubai Holding Real Estate

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

Job Purpose: 

The job holder will manage activities related to contract administration and contract management in accordance with contractual requirements and company policy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, recommend, negotiate and administer contracts and proposal including evaluation and awarding bids;
• and ensure fulfillment of all the terms and conditions including documentations required from the contractors
• during pre-selection and finalization processes of the contracts.
• Co-ordinate all aspects of contract preparation, tendering, evaluation and award in line with the technical
• requirements and specifications, and incorporating specific HSE, QA/QC, project controls, and document
• controls requirements to align with project objectives.
• Prepare final draft contract for the award purpose ensuring that the results of any negotiations or
• recommendations agreed internally are reflected therein.
• Prepare NTP (Notice to Proceed) and manage the co-ordination of the sign-off by all authorized signatories in
• compliance to policy.
• Manage contract changes and variations, ensuring these are timely agreed and formalized as per contractual
• terms and conditions and company's procedures.
• Review RFP’s (Requests for Proposal) to ensure that the same are in compliance with the specific
• Project/Package requirements, DHRE guidelines, standards, procedures and policies.
• Co-ordinate any qualifications with the various DH Legal Team’s and DHRE stakeholders to ensure agreement
• of all parties as to DHRE’s position with regard to such qualifications.
• Conduct thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend
• appropriate settlement strategies and action plans.
• Review the performance of contractors (with the Project Delivery Team) and consultants (with the Project
• Development Teams) on periodical basis to ensure contract performance and compliance throughout the
• contract life including up to contract closeout (with the Delivery and Commercial Teams).
• Assist in dispute resolution, cost management during the project execution and administration of change orders and claims.
• Provide support to section head in implementing policies, procedures and templates that will advance the department’s mandate of value-added contractual support in line with DHRE policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of market influences and trends and provide advise as and when required to support contract management.
• Ensure that the Project and Department follow and adhere to the DOA and other instructions that the Business
• implements and directs the Departments to use. Ensure that the latest and most recent DOA is in place and to implement with policies, procedures, processes and controls of contracts/tenders at all levels.

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills:

• Min. 6 to 8 years of experience with at least 4 years in senior QS/Commercial
• Manager role/level negotiating, drafting, executing and administering complex
• contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Contracts Management/B.Sc. Quantity Surveying or related
• field; Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Contract Manager (CCM) / Professional Contract Manager (PCM) /
• Certified Public Procurement (CPP)- preferred
• Strong knowledge and skills in Project Management, Quantity Survey and Risk
• Management.
• Strong understanding of contract law, construction law, and relevant professional
• qualifications
• Proficient in contract drafting, negotiation, and execution
• Expertise in contract management and project Management software and tools
• such as Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Manage contractors/vendors.
• Manage budget and cost control.
• Ensure efficiency and reliability of contract administration and documentation.
• Negotiation expertise - Achieve cost savings through negotiations.
• Ability to analyze complex contracts and identify potential risks and issues
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve contract disputes
• Ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure
• Attention to detail and meticulous approach to contract review and administration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to convey complex legal and technical concepts clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external
• stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet project goals
• Excellent follow-up skills to ensure timely completion of tasks and resolution of
• issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
• Continuous learning and development mindset

About the Benefits: 

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.