Contracts Division Manager
CR/082578
Posted: 09/06/2026
- Competitive
- Qatar, Doha
- Contract
We are currently hiring for a Contracts Division Manager position-based Qatar Onshore – Doha
For further information about this position please apply.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Engineering
Knowledge and Experience
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.
Key Job Accountabilities
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 close-out.
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.
Technical and Business Skills
Contract Lifecyle management expertise.
Commercial and risk management acumen.
EPC Contracting and procurement strategy development.
Claims, disputes, and change management.
Stakeholder and vendor governance management.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
For further information about this position please apply.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Engineering
Knowledge and Experience
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.
Key Job Accountabilities
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 close-out.
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.
Technical and Business Skills
Contract Lifecyle management expertise.
Commercial and risk management acumen.
EPC Contracting and procurement strategy development.
Claims, disputes, and change management.
Stakeholder and vendor governance management.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Praveen Nair
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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