Construction Claims Specialist

• Location: Abu Dhabi
• Min. Years: 10
• Min. Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Purpose

The Construction Claims Specialist supports the Contracts & Claims Department. The role focuses on dispute resolution, claims preparation, and entitlement assessments.

Job Description:

• Analyze and manage disputes, claims, and scheduling delays across multiple projects.
• Prepare, Assess and justify Extensions of Time (EoT) due to delays, disruptions, and inefficiencies.
• Define contract notification requirements, establish compliance systems, and prepare defences for counterclaims.
• Identify risks affecting project timelines and costs, providing proactive strategies to minimize claims.
• Conduct delay analysis, production rate evaluations, and work cycle assessments using Primavera P6.
• Assist in arbitration procedures and develop negotiation strategies for complex claims.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Engineering from an accredited University, further studies are desirable.
• Professional qualifications such as MSc in Construction Law & Arbitration, MCIArb or similar equivalents are desired but not essential.
• Shall have not less than 10 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, as well as scheduling software such as Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• A history of delivering delay analysis commissions including schedule analysis and report writing.