Lead Contract and Claim Manager

Job Title: Lead Contracts & Claims Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience: 15–20 Years
Industry: Infrastructure / EPC / Rail / Highways / Transportation

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Contracts & Claims professional to lead contract administration, claims, dispute resolution, and commercial risk management for major infrastructure projects across the GCC. Strong expertise in FIDIC, EOT claims, variations, delay analysis, and arbitration is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Contracts & Claims activities across infrastructure projects.
• Perform delay analysis, risk assessment, and claim substantiation .
• Support arbitration, adjudication, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, consultants, and legal stakeholders.
• Mentor Contracts & Claims teams and ensure contractual compliance.

Requirements

• 15–20 years' experience with 12+ years in Contracts & Claims Management .
• 10+ years GCC experience .
• Experience in Railways, Highways, Metro, Utilities, or major Infrastructure/EPC projects .
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, EOT, Variations, Delay Analysis, Claims, and Arbitration .
• Government or foreign-funded project experience is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• FIDIC Contracts
• Contract Administration
• Claims & EOT Management
• Primavera P6 | MS Project | AutoCAD | Advanced Excel

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• MRICS or certifications in Contracts/Claims Management will be an added advantage.