Introduction

  • Lead the pre-award and post-award contracts, negotiation, and administration of contracts to ensure delivery of activities in compliance with project requirements, company policies, and legal obligations.
  • The role operates within large-scale major projects, including dredging projects involving multiple interfaces, strict environmental regulations, and high commercial risk exposure.
  • The incumbent must manage complex negotiations, contract changes and claims, and performance management while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company
  • governance.
  • Major challenges include mitigating commercial risks, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering contracts with tight timelines.

What are you going to do

  • Develop and implement contract strategies to ensure alignment with project objectives and commercial best practices.
  • Lead contract negotiations with contractors to secure optimal commercial and risk positions for the company.
  • Administer contracts in compliance with contractual terms and conditions and ensure timely resolution of claims and variations.
  • Evaluate contractors’ performance against contractual obligations to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Prepare and issue contractual correspondence to manage compliance, change orders, and disputes effectively, review and validate invoices for payment.
  • Advise project teams on contract interpretation and risk mitigation strategies to support informed decision-making.
  • Draft contractual documents and prepare change order analysis and valuation in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to address complex contractual and liability issues.
  • Ensure accurate contract records and documentation are maintained in line with company procedures and audit requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of contract management policies and templates to enhance functional excellence.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Sciences, Law, Engineering, or supply Chain Management.
  • 8 years’ experience in business-related functions such as contracts management, including at least 4 years in oil & gas industry, and including 1 year in supervisory or acting role.
  • Knowledge in project business related functions such as planning, cost control, claims management, change management, pre and post award contract management, support services, lessons learned etc.
  • Significant experience with EPC contractors, subcontractors in major projects, including contract administration, claims management, services, and contractor performance management.
  • Experience in working within multi-disciplinary project teams in complex, high-value environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law, commercial terms and conditions, and claims/dispute resolution.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills,
  • Ability to interpret engineering and technical documentation.

What we offer

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 10 Hours / 5 Days
  • Duration:
    • 2029, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar

Closing: November 06, 2025

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Vacancy reference: PUB415227

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