Contracts Specialist - EPCC Project

About the role

An experienced Contracts Specialist is sought to provide commercial, contractual and functional support for post-award contract management on a major EPCC project in Qatar. The role manages contractual obligations, commercial correspondence, variations and contractual risks so that the project is delivered safely within approved budgets and schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial and contractual activities for post-award EPCC contract management.
• Support value protection plans and ensure changes and correspondence follow approved procedures.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular commercial and contract performance reports for project management and leadership.
• Coordinate with Project Management Teams, Functional Managers, Legal and Risk Management teams.
• Manage contractual obligations, notices, deliverables and milestones, keeping documentation accurate.
• Handle correspondence, change orders and variations, and give timely contractual advice.
• Support contract evaluations and end-of-contract close-out, and monitor contractor performance against contractual terms.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Science, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communications, Technology, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a business-related function; at least 4 years in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience with Oil & Gas companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors or service providers.
• Hands-on post-award contract management: drafting correspondence, managing change orders and variations, contract administration and advising project teams.

Required skills

• Strong commercial, contractual and business acumen, and knowledge of contractual risks and their mitigation.
• Influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear, well-documented commercial correspondence and strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure project environment; leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of legal matters and dispute/claims resolution is an advantage.