Contract Manager - PMC Rail Abu Dhabi UAE

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time / 1-year contract, renewable

Industry: Rail / Infrastructure / PMC

The Contract Manager will be responsible for overall contract management and commercial administration to ensure project delivery aligns with contractual obligations while protecting the organization’s commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and administer contracts in accordance with project requirements and contractual frameworks such as FIDIC.

Lead contract strategy, compliance, and risk management across project phases.

Oversee variations, claims, change management, contractual notices, and commercial correspondence.

Provide contractual and commercial advice to project management and stakeholders.

Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Monitor contractor performance against contractual terms, KPIs, deliverables, and obligations.

Coordinate with legal, planning, cost control, procurement, and project teams on disputes and claims.

Prepare reports on contract status, risks, claims, variations, and commercial exposure.

Support dispute avoidance, claim resolution, and contractual decision-making.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Construction Management, or related field.

Minimum 10 to 15+ years of experience in contract management or commercial management.

Experience on large infrastructure, rail, construction, or mega projects is strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of FIDIC and international contract standards.

Proven experience managing contracts, claims, variations, negotiations, and commercial risks.

Strong contractual and commercial acumen.

Excellent negotiation, leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.