Introduction

  • Manage the contracts strategy for the Onshore Projects by controlling, directing, and implementing the contract management process while leading the development and stewardship of contracts plans across the Project.
  • Provide technical, commercial, and functional leadership in all aspects of contracting, including the preparation and administration of ITT packages and Contracts within a high-value, complex project environment.

What are you going to do 

  • Provide strategic leadership for all project contracting activities, including ITT issuance, contract execution, and Services administration, while aligning contractual actions with Legal and key project stakeholders.
  • Oversee the development of ITT packages and direct the end-to-end tendering process to ensure commercial integrity, market competitiveness, and full compliance with project governance requirements.
  • Establish contract strategies and govern the development of EPC contract documentation to ensure complete scope definition, balanced risk allocation, and alignment with project objectives.
  • Assess contractor technical and commercial submissions and advise senior management and shareholders on contractual acceptability, commercial exposure, and award recommendations.
  • Govern the full contract administration process, including change management, payment certification, claims resolution, securities monitoring, contract amendments, and final closeout.
  • Lead negotiations of contractor-initiated changes and commercial adjustments to secure optimal outcomes while protecting project cost and schedule commitments.
  • Manage complex contractual disputes and direct the preparation of formal commercial correspondence to preserve the company's contractual rights and minimize financial exposure.
  • Protect the project's commercial interests by maintaining rigorous oversight of the contractual environment and proactively mitigating risks affecting major capital investment.
  • Develop organizational capability within the contracts function by mentoring personnel, strengthening commercial competencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Champion a high-performance contracts organization that delivers excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule through disciplined execution and commercial stewardship.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Engineering.
  • 12 years' experience in multiple project functions and assignments, e.g. project management, engineering, construction, procurement, etc. in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 3 years of Project Management leadership in a Major Oil & Gas Project.
  • Experienced in business and risk management including project controls, cost and schedule development, tender preparation, and contract management.
  • Contract Lifecyle management expertise.
  • Commercial and risk management acumen.
  • EPC Contracting and procurement strategy development.
  • Claims, disputes, and change management.
  • Stakeholder and vendor governance management.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 10 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 36 Months, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Sohar, Oman

Closing: 10 July 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-289443

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