Sr. Contracts Engineer - Abu Dhabi

<div><p>Please read the job description carefully.</p><p>⚠️ DO NOT apply if you do not meet the listed requirements.</p><p>❗ Eligibility: Only candidates currently residing in the UAE with the required experience will be considered.</p><h3>Company Description</h3><p>Gulf Contractors Company (GCC) is a leading civil engineering and construction firm, established in 1988 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As a subsidiary of Al Sharafi Group and United Eastern Group, GCC has played a key role in shaping the UAE’s infrastructure landscape. Renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence, the company has delivered a wide range of projects across infrastructure, defense, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Today, GCC remains a strong and competitive presence across the Middle East.</p><h3>Role Description</h3><p>We are seeking a<b>Sr. Contracts Engineer</b>to manage and administer construction contracts in accordance with FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Red&Yellow Book), ensuring effective control of claims, variations, cost, time, and contractual risks while safeguarding the company’s contractual and commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p>Your tasks and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Administer construction contracts in accordance with FIDIC and project-specific amendments, advising the Project Team on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.</li><li>Manage variations, claims, and change events, including EOT and cost claims, ensuring timely issuance of contractual notices and proper documentation.</li><li>Review and certify variations, verify BOQ quantities and rates, monitor project costs, and support financial forecasting.</li><li>Monitor and review baseline and updated construction programmes (Primavera P6 or equivalent), evaluate delays, assess Extension of Time (EOT) entitlements, conduct delay analysis using accepted methods, and coordinate with planning engineers on schedule-related contractual matters.</li><li>Draft and manage contractual correspondence (notices, instructions, warnings, determinations) in compliance with contractual requirements.</li><li>Liaise with Abu Dhabi authorities regarding contractual matters, NOCs, and scope changes, assessing related impacts.</li><li>Identify contractual risks, ensure compliance with UAE regulations, and support audits and documentation control.</li><li>Support dispute resolution processes (DAAB, settlement, arbitration) and assist in project close-out, including TOC, PAC, and final accounts.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p>• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.</p><p>• Experience: Minimum of<b>15 years’</b>experience in the<b>infrastructure and bridges works.</b></p><ul><li>Strong FIDIC (1999&2017) knowledge.</li><li>UAE authority standards familiarity.</li></ul><h3>Application Process</h3><p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter. You may apply directly through LinkedIn or send your CV and cover letter to Careers@gcc.ae.</p><ul><li>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr