Contract Manager

Guildhall is recruiting for a Contract Manager to join a commercial team in Kuwait, Head Office. The company is a global top leading contractor, renowned for delivering some of the region’s largest and most complex landmark construction and infrastructure projects.

This role is responsible for managing all post-contract commercial and contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project, commercial, engineering, and site teams to ensure contractual compliance, effectively manage contractual risks, administer claims and variations, and provide strategic contractual support to safeguard the company’s commercial interests.✔ Excellent English communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all post-contract commercial and contractual activities.
• Review contract conditions and identify contractual risks.
• Administer variations, claims, EOT submissions and contractual correspondence.
• Prepare and negotiate contractual notices and change orders.
• Support project teams on contractual matters.
• Review construction drawings and monitor project progress from a contractual perspective.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants and clients on commercial issues.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout project execution.
• Assist in dispute avoidance and resolution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction contracts management
• Strong post-contract administration experience on major building projects
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC Contracts, contract administration, variations, claims, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions
• Practical site construction experience with a strong understanding of construction methodologies
• Ability to review technical drawings and assess contractual implications of project changes
• Experience managing contractual risks and commercial matters during project execution
• Experience with major international contractors or large-scale building projects is highly preferred
• Excellent English communication, negotiation, and reporting skills