Contract Manager - Administration
Posted date [2026-05-28]
(ID: 45674)
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Job Description and Requirements
Contract Manager - AdministrationJob Snapshot
Role: Contract Manager - Administration
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Contracts Administration
Experience: Minimum 12 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Contract Manager - Administration in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity focused on prime contract administration, claims management, variations, RFIs, correspondence control, contractual compliance, and commercial risk support for major engineering and construction projects. This role with Parsons Corporation is suited for an experienced contract professional who can manage contractual obligations, support negotiations, protect project interests, and contribute to effective time, cost, and risk control throughout the project lifecycle.
The position supports strong project governance by ensuring that contract records remain accurate, claims and variations are reviewed properly, contractual risks are identified early, and project leadership receives clear reporting on contract status, delays, commercial issues, and compliance matters.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 25000-42000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Administer project contracts and ensure all contractual obligations are properly monitored, documented, and fulfilled.
* Identify project risks and recommend contractual safeguards to reduce disruption, exposure, and commercial impact.
* Manage RFIs, formal correspondence, contractual notices, and project communications with accurate tracking and timely follow-up.
* Review, evaluate, and administer claims in line with contract requirements, project procedures, and supporting records.
* Maintain updated records of RFIs, claims, variations, delays, notices, correspondence, approvals, and contract-related actions.
* Support the preparation and review of Extension of Time requests, including delay analysis records and supporting documentation.
* Assist in evaluating variations, entitlement, change events, and related cost or schedule impacts.
* Coordinate with project teams to prepare periodic client reports covering contract status, open issues, risks, claims, and variations.
* Provide technical contract guidance to support effective and timely contract administration across the project team.
* Collaborate with project and division management on proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration activities.
* Review RFPs and contract documents to identify risks, non-compliant terms, unusual obligations, and commercial exposure.
* Lead or support negotiations on complex contractual matters with clients and relevant stakeholders.
* Use contract management systems and tools to track actions, records, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
* Support project control activities by contributing to time, cost, risk, claims, and compliance management.
* Perform other contract administration and commercial management duties as required.
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate is a senior contract management professional with strong experience in prime contract administration for large engineering and construction projects. This role requires excellent negotiation ability, strong understanding of contract terms, disciplined documentation habits, and the confidence to advise project leadership on contractual risk, entitlement, and commercial strategy.
* Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field.
* Minimum 12 years of experience in prime contract administration.
* Experience with a large international engineering and construction firm is required.
* Strong knowledge of contract law, contractual risk management, and industry-standard contract forms.
* Proven experience managing claims, variations, RFIs, correspondence, EOT matters, contract compliance, and commercial records.
* Ability to review RFPs, identify non-compliant terms, and support proposal and negotiation activities.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to assess risk, entitlement, and contractual impact.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
* Proficiency in contract management systems, reporting tools, and standard business software.
* Practical understanding of time, cost, risk, and project lifecycle control in construction environments.
Skills Set
* Contract administration
* Prime contract management
* Claims management
* Variation assessment
* Extension of Time requests
* RFI tracking
* Contract correspondence
* Contractual risk assessment
* Commercial management
* Contract compliance
* RFP review
* Proposal support
* Contract negotiation
* Delay documentation
* Cost impact monitoring
* Client reporting
* Contract law
* Industry-standard contract forms
* Risk control
* Project lifecycle management
* Contract management systems
* Stakeholder coordination
* Engineering and construction contracts
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to work with Parsons Corporation on construction and engineering projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position provides strong exposure to complex contract administration, commercial risk control, claims management, and client-facing contractual coordination within a professional international project environment.
For experienced contract managers, this opportunity offers senior-level responsibility, career stability, and the chance to support high-value project delivery by protecting contractual interests, improving documentation quality, and strengthening commercial decision-making.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction management, infrastructure, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, urban development, civil engineering, and construction programs. Across Dubai and the wider UAE, Parsons contributes to complex projects through disciplined contract administration, technical expertise, quality-focused delivery, and strong project governance.
