Contracts Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to provide commercial, contractual and functional support for post-award contract management activities associated with a major EPCC project.

Location: Qatar
Industry: Oil & Gas
Project: EPCC Project

The successful candidate will manage contractual obligations, commercial correspondence, variations and contractual risks, ensuring effective contract execution and supporting the safe delivery of the project within approved budgets and schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day commercial and contractual activities related to post-award EPCC contract management.
- Support the implementation of value protection plans and ensure contractual changes and correspondence are managed in accordance with approved procedures.
- Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Prepare regular commercial and contract performance reports for project management and leadership.
- Coordinate with Project Management Teams (PMT), Functional Managers, Legal and Risk Management teams on contractual matters.
- Manage contractual obligations, notices, deliverables and key milestones, ensuring timely compliance and accurate documentation.
- Handle contractual correspondence, change orders, variations and provide timely contractual advice to project management teams.
- Support contract evaluations and end-of-contract close-out activities in accordance with company procedures.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Support effective project execution by managing commercial issues and contractual risks within a high-value project environment.

Qualifications & Experience
- 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 or discipline.
- At least 4 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Experience working with Oil & Gas companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors or service providers.
- Hands-on experience in post-award contract management, including:
- Drafting contractual and commercial correspondence.
- Managing change orders and variations.
- Contract administration and monitoring contractual obligations.
- Providing contractual advice to project management teams.

Technical & Business Skills
- Strong commercial, contractual and business acumen.
- Good understanding of contractual risks and risk mitigation strategies.
- Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prepare clear and well-documented commercial correspondence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills, with leadership capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure project environment.
- Knowledge of legal matters and dispute/claims resolution would be an advantage.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and support strategic business objectives.


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