URGENT HIRING – ASSISTANT CONTRACT MANAGER

Construction & Infrastructure | Bahrain

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Contract Manager to join our Commercial & Contracts team.

The successful candidate will support the Contract Manager in managing pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities and will lead a team of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract / Tendering

Identify new business opportunities, potential clients, and upcoming projects.

Conduct market research and monitor industry trends and competitor activities.

Supervise preparation and submission of Pre-Qualification (PQ) documents.

Identify potential tenders, obtain management approval, and coordinate tender document collection and review.

Review tender reports, Schedules of Rates, subcontractor/supplier quotations, and tender executive summaries.

Negotiate subcontractor and supplier offers and assist in finalization.

Coordinate with Management to ensure timely and competitive tender submissions.

Follow up with clients regarding tender submissions, clarifications, negotiations, and results.

Review and finalize quotations and contracts for small jobs and minor works.

Post-Contract / Commercial

Assist the Contract Manager in negotiating and finalizing contracts with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and business partners.

Monitor contract performance, commercial risks, budgets, and project profitability.

Manage and resolve commercial and contractual issues and disputes.

Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier offers for compliance with contract requirements.

Finalize subcontract agreements, purchase orders, work orders, and related commercial documentation.

Identify, evaluate, substantiate, and prepare claims and entitlement submissions in coordination with Project and Site teams.

Support site teams on commercial and contractual matters.

Attend commercial meetings and assist in the negotiation and finalization of variations and additional works.

Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Lead, supervise, and mentor the Estimation and Quantity Surveying team.

Monitor commercial performance and provide recommendations to Management for cost reduction, improved margins, and revenue enhancement.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying (QS), or a related discipline.

Relevant experience in construction and infrastructure projects, preferably in Bahrain/GCC.

Strong experience in tendering, estimation, quantity surveying, contract administration, commercial management, claims, and variations.

Proven experience in managing and leading Estimators and Quantity Surveyors.

Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Good knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract management, and project cost control.

Experience with ERP systems and estimation/QS software is an added advantage.

Knowledge of the Bahrain construction market and tendering procedures will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

Contract & Commercial Management | Tendering & Estimation | Quantity Surveying | Claims & Variations | Subcontract Management | Cost Control | Commercial Negotiation | Client Management | Team Leadership

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to

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Join our team and be part of a growing Construction & Infrastructure organization in Bahrain.