Contracts & Commercial Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Commercial Manager to lead contract administration for a major energy client in Doha. The role involves overseeing all contractual matters, ensuring compliance, and supporting project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and administer a variety of contracts.
• Review contractual notices of claims and provide advice.
• Interact with clients, contractors, vendors, and consultants on contractual issues.
• Examine tender documents and draft contracts for clarity and compliance.
• Investigate potential contractual problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare key correspondence and maintain comprehensive contract records.
• Facilitate contract changes and oversee variation orders.
• Review and respond to claims against the client, including counter‑claims.
• Ensure warranties, bonds, insurances, and securities are in place.
• Draft contract amendments for approval.
• Assist in preparing monthly progress reports.
• Manage a team of contract administrators.

Required profile

• University degree in engineering or quantity surveying.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contract administration and quantity surveying.
• Preferably experience in the energy or power sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Qatari nationality due to Qatarization policy.

Required skills

• FIDIC contracts
• Contract administration
• Quantity surveying

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile energy projects in Qatar.
• Leadership role managing a dedicated contract administration team.