Lead contract administration, commercial management, and dispute resolution activities for onshore project contracts to protect Company interests, ensure contractual compliance, and support the successful delivery of project objectives.
What are you going to do
Lead contract administration activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and Company requirements.
Advise Project Management Teams on contractual and commercial matters to support informed decision-making and protect Company interests.
Review contractor correspondence, notices, variations and claims to support timely resolution of contractual issues.
Evaluate commercial and contractual risks to support effective project execution and risk mitigation.
Support negotiation of contract amendments, change orders, settlements and commercial agreements.
Coordinate with Legal, Supply, Finance and Project stakeholders to align contractual positions.
Monitor contractor performance against contractual requirements and support corrective actions.
Maintain contract records, commercial registers and reporting tools.
Support management and resolution of contractual disputes to minimize commercial exposure.
Prepare contractual and commercial reports, presentations and recommendations for governance reviews.
Essential skills and knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics, and Statistics.
8 years of experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil and Gas industry, including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractors / subcontractors/service/vendor personnel.
Proven track record in successful amicable resolution of contractual disputes.
Experience in formal dispute resolution process e.g. mediation, binding arbitration, litigation.
Knowledge of Middle Eastern legal statues and civil codes preferred.
A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced project environment with multiple competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
Sound knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, including procurement, contracting, cost tracking, and invoice administration processes.
Strong contract administration and commercial management skills.