Job Title: Contracts Lead

Location: Onshore Project
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Work Schedule: 6 days per week, 10 hours per day
Application Deadline: 17/02

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Contracts Lead to manage and oversee contract administration for a major onshore oil and gas construction project with a capital expenditure exceeding USD $1B. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of contract management experience in large-scale oil and gas projects, including brownfield work, and demonstrate expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and claims management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contracts Administration & Management:

  • Review, draft, negotiate, and manage contractual commitments throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual terms, project policies, and relevant industry standards.
  • Lead contract change management, including preparing position papers, board submissions, and claims documentation.
  • Monitor contract performance, tracking obligations and deliverables to mitigate risks and ensure successful execution.

• Dispute Resolution & Claims Management:

  • Analyze contractual disputes, provide recommendations, and support claims resolution.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop strategies for commercial risk mitigation.
  • Prepare and review claims submissions, ensuring timely resolution.

• Stakeholder Coordination & Negotiation:

  • Collaborate with multi-cultural project teams, EPC contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Act as a key point of contact for contract-related inquiries, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
  • Provide contractual guidance to internal teams, resolving issues effectively.

• Project Execution & Reporting:

  • Work independently to manage complex contractual tasks, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality of contract documentation.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of contracting strategies, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop summary documents and reports on contract commitments, risks, and financial implications for management review.
  • Ensure all contract management activities align with project timelines, budgets, and operational goals.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Discipline.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of broad contract management experience in major oil and gas projects.
  • Proven experience working on large construction projects (>USD $1B CAPEX), including brownfield projects.
  • Prior experience managing contracts in multi-cultural environments with international stakeholders.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert knowledge of contract administration principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Strong ability to review, draft, and negotiate commercial and contractual documents.
  • Experience in claims management, dispute resolution, and contract change management.
  • Ability to prepare position papers, board submissions, and management reports.
• Soft Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to handle complex contract management tasks and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with autonomy over scheduling and planning.
  • Ability to work systematically under tight deadlines, ensuring efficiency and contract compliance.