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Contracts Division Manager
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Job Title: Contracts Division Manager
Working Location: Doha/Ras Laffan, Qatar (Onshore)
Contract Type: Contract
Contract Term: 36 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Schedule:
- Work hours per day: 8-10 hours
- Work days per week: 6
- Work days per month: 26
Leave Rotation:
- Single status: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation
- Married status: Residential
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for all project contracting activities, including ITT issuance, EPC contract execution, and Services CWO administration, while aligning contractual actions with Legal and key project stakeholders.
- Oversee the development of ITT packages and direct the end-to-end tendering process to ensure commercial integrity, market competitiveness, and full compliance with project governance requirements.
- Establish contract strategies and govern the development of EPC contract documentation to ensure complete scope definition, balanced risk allocation, and alignment with project objectives.
- Assess contractor technical and commercial submissions and advise senior management and shareholders on contractual acceptability, commercial exposure, and award recommendations.
- Govern the full contract administration process, including change management, payment certification, claims resolution, securities monitoring, contract amendments, and final closeout.
- Lead negotiations of contractor-initiated changes and commercial adjustments to secure optimal outcomes while protecting project cost and schedule commitments.
- Manage complex contractual disputes and direct the preparation of formal commercial correspondence to preserve the company's contractual rights and minimize financial exposure.
- Protect the project's commercial interests by maintaining rigorous oversight of the contractual environment and proactively mitigating risks affecting major capital investment.
- Develop organizational capability within the contracts function by mentoring personnel, strengthening commercial competencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion a high-performance contracts organization that delivers excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule through disciplined execution and commercial stewardship.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Engineering.
- 12 years' experience in multiple project functions and assignments, e.g., project management, engineering, construction, procurement, etc. in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 3 years of Project Management leadership in a Major Oil & Gas Project.
- Experienced in business and risk management including project controls, cost and schedule development, tender preparation, and contract management.
- Contract Lifecycle management expertise.
- Commercial and risk management acumen.
- EPC Contracting and procurement strategy development.
- Claims, disputes, and change management.
- Stakeholder and vendor governance management.
Additional Information:
- Safety, Health & Environment: Ensure all activities comply with Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.
- Qatarization Program: Contribute to development of Qatari employees (a requirement for expatriate employees).
- Firewall Compliance: Ensure compliance with anti-trust and competition laws and firewall policies.
This role is a unique opportunity to lead the contracts function for a major onshore project, providing technical, commercial, and managerial leadership in a dynamic and high-value environment. Drive the contracts strategy, influence major project outcomes, and make a tangible impact by safeguarding contractual and commercial excellence. If you thrive in challenging, high-stakes environments and are passionate about building high-performance teams, we encourage you to apply.
Working Location: Doha/Ras Laffan, Qatar (Onshore)
Contract Type: Contract
Contract Term: 36 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Schedule:
- Work hours per day: 8-10 hours
- Work days per week: 6
- Work days per month: 26
Leave Rotation:
- Single status: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation
- Married status: Residential
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for all project contracting activities, including ITT issuance, EPC contract execution, and Services CWO administration, while aligning contractual actions with Legal and key project stakeholders.
- Oversee the development of ITT packages and direct the end-to-end tendering process to ensure commercial integrity, market competitiveness, and full compliance with project governance requirements.
- Establish contract strategies and govern the development of EPC contract documentation to ensure complete scope definition, balanced risk allocation, and alignment with project objectives.
- Assess contractor technical and commercial submissions and advise senior management and shareholders on contractual acceptability, commercial exposure, and award recommendations.
- Govern the full contract administration process, including change management, payment certification, claims resolution, securities monitoring, contract amendments, and final closeout.
- Lead negotiations of contractor-initiated changes and commercial adjustments to secure optimal outcomes while protecting project cost and schedule commitments.
- Manage complex contractual disputes and direct the preparation of formal commercial correspondence to preserve the company's contractual rights and minimize financial exposure.
- Protect the project's commercial interests by maintaining rigorous oversight of the contractual environment and proactively mitigating risks affecting major capital investment.
- Develop organizational capability within the contracts function by mentoring personnel, strengthening commercial competencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion a high-performance contracts organization that delivers excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule through disciplined execution and commercial stewardship.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Engineering.
- 12 years' experience in multiple project functions and assignments, e.g., project management, engineering, construction, procurement, etc. in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 3 years of Project Management leadership in a Major Oil & Gas Project.
- Experienced in business and risk management including project controls, cost and schedule development, tender preparation, and contract management.
- Contract Lifecycle management expertise.
- Commercial and risk management acumen.
- EPC Contracting and procurement strategy development.
- Claims, disputes, and change management.
- Stakeholder and vendor governance management.
Additional Information:
- Safety, Health & Environment: Ensure all activities comply with Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.
- Qatarization Program: Contribute to development of Qatari employees (a requirement for expatriate employees).
- Firewall Compliance: Ensure compliance with anti-trust and competition laws and firewall policies.
This role is a unique opportunity to lead the contracts function for a major onshore project, providing technical, commercial, and managerial leadership in a dynamic and high-value environment. Drive the contracts strategy, influence major project outcomes, and make a tangible impact by safeguarding contractual and commercial excellence. If you thrive in challenging, high-stakes environments and are passionate about building high-performance teams, we encourage you to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
Ref:82768
Contracts Division Manager