Contract Specialist - Ras Al Khair

About Worley

Worley is a global leader headquartered in Australia, specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. We collaborate with clients to deliver projects and add value throughout asset lifecycles. Our expertise spans consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction, extending services through operations and decommissioning. Utilizing broad experience and AI-driven solutions, we assist customers in managing complexity while advancing toward sustainable energy transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate post-award contract kick-off meetings by preparing agendas, coordinating participant attendance, distributing meeting minutes, and monitoring contractual actions.
• Assist in preparing, controlling, distributing, and archiving contract documents linked to the Notice of Award.
• Oversee the monitoring, review, and administration of securities, bank guarantees, bonds, and insurance certificates; liaise with Finance for original documents and preserve contract records.
• Maintain detailed schedules and trackers for timelines, contractor deliverables, baseline programs, and critical contract dates; support compliance assessments of Project Execution Plans and related sub-plans.
• Coordinate subcontractor approval documentation, compile necessary support materials, and track approvals before engagement.
• Manage Technical Query registers by logging contractor inquiries, coordinating responses, and controlling information issuance to prevent unauthorized variations.
• Gather and consolidate contractor progress reports and performance information to aid contract monitoring and reporting duties.
• Assist in coordinating quality documents such as Inspection and Test Plans and inspection records in collaboration with QA and expediting teams.
• Support contractor progress claim reviews ensuring they meet requirements, completeness, and timely processing for payment approval.
• Maintain registers for claims and variations, organizing backup documentation, and assist Contract Manager with evaluation, negotiation, and formalization of claims and changes.
• Support contract administration during construction, including site meetings, tracking instructions, dayworks, site extras, and follow-up actions.
• Help manage insurance and incident claims with documentation, cost tracking, and communication with insurers as directed.
• Assist in managing activities at interim completion, mechanical completion, turnover, defects liability phases, and prepare final release and closure documents.
• Keep updated lessons learned throughout the contract lifecycle and aid in regular close-out reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification in Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within EPCM environments or managing contract administration for large capital projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with strong written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Our Culture and Values

We aim to empower our employees to create lasting sustainable impact through a culture rooted in values that promote belonging, collaboration, and innovation. We foster diversity, inclusion, and respect, encouraging everyone to be authentic and heard. We actively support reskilling and the development of skills transferable to low carbon energy and technology sectors, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth. Join us to expand your career horizons and contribute to sustainable change.