Senior Contracts Manager

Role overview

This position leads contracting and commercial oversight for a significant onshore EPC project. The role focuses on shaping contract approach, running tendering and contract execution, controlling commercial exposure, and ensuring high-value agreements are administered effectively from start to finish.

Core responsibilities

• Direct all contracting activities for the project, covering tendering, EPC agreements, and service contracts.
• Create and apply contract strategies aligned with project goals and wider business priorities.
• Manage the full contract cycle, including preparation, review, evaluation, negotiation, award, and administration.
• Structure contract provisions so that risks are allocated appropriately and company interests remain protected.
• Handle contractor performance issues, scope changes, claims, disputes, and commercial discussions.
• Advise project leaders and other stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters.
• Track contractual compliance, payment approvals, securities, and final contract close-out.
• Spot commercial and contractual risks early and take action to reduce their impact on cost and schedule.
• Develop and guide a strong contracts team while promoting process improvement and best practice.
• Work closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Project Controls, and outside contractors.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or a similar field is required.
• Applicants should bring at least 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector across project management, engineering, construction, procurement, or contracts.
• Prior success managing contracts on large EPC or major capital projects is necessary.
• A minimum of 3 years in a leadership position within a major project setting is expected.
• Strong capability in tendering, commercial leadership, risk control, and contract administration is essential.

Additional information

This role is based in Doha, Qatar and is offered as an onsite contract position. No salary or allowance details were provided. No vacancies count, start date, duration, or application deadline were specified.