Contracts Engineer

About the Position

The role of Contracts Engineer is based in Ras Laffan, Qatar, within the EPC and Oil & Gas industry. The incumbent will provide expert contract support to both management and project teams, focusing on the preparation, review, and administration of contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements. This includes managing major change orders, preparing contractual correspondence, handling claims, and negotiating terms within EPC and oil & gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and negotiate contracts and change orders effectively.
• Assist the management team in managing major change orders, claims, and negotiations related to EPC, oil & gas, and various projects.
• Draft and revise contracts involving clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Evaluate, respond to, and negotiate claims and change order requests from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze comprehensive contract documents to identify critical terms and conditions.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers fully comply with contract stipulations.
• Generate clear summaries of important contract clauses for easy reference.
• Guarantee all project activities conform to contractual requirements.
• Support project teams with preparing general contractual correspondence.
• Manage daily contractual operations and report on claim and variation progress.
• Address contract breaches promptly and effectively.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments throughout project phases to identify and devise mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory quality, health, safety, security, and environmental standards within contract management to maintain safety and quality delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, law, or related disciplines.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas EPC projects.
• Proven track record as a Contracts Engineer or in a comparable position within the oil and gas sector.
• Deep knowledge of contract law and risk management principles.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Credentials

• Certification as a CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager) or CCM (Contract & Commercial Management).
• Extensive experience in contracts administration within EPIC settings (Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning), shutdown projects, and manpower supply.