Ismail Hotait

Ismail Hotait is a Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager and Claims & Dispute Resolution specialist with 13+ years of experience across the GCC and MENA region. He has delivered strategic contract administration, commercial management, and claims advisory services on complex infrastructure, marine, oil & gas, utilities, residential, commercial, roads, and mixed-use developments in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. His expertise includes FIDIC and EPC contracts, claims preparation and defence (EOT, prolongation, disruption, and cost claims), delay and quantum assessment, variation management, procurement strategy, risk allocation, and arbitration support. He has held senior roles including Contracts & Claims Manager, Commercial Manager, and Project Controls Specialist, advising contractors, consultants, and developers on high-value, dispute-sensitive projects. Holding both a Civil Engineering degree and an LL.B, Ismail combines technical project delivery knowledge with legal and contractual expertise, enabling structured risk management, strong negotiation capability, and commercially sound decision-making in complex project environments. Open to Full-Time, Hybrid, Consultancy & Remote Roles