Job Title: Senior Contracts Engineer
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in pre- and post-contract administration, with at least 5 years in the oil and gas industry. Strong proficiency in commercial and contractual aspects of pre- and post-award contract administration. Sound knowledge of Contracts Law (desirable). Skilled in contractual correspondence, contract verbatim, and report writing with strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving abilities. Thorough understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction techniques. Familiarity with various contract types such as FEED, ECS, Construction, Consultancy, and O\&M contracts. Knowledge of Incoterms and their commercial implications. Computer literate with ability to perform contract analysis and evaluate statistical data (historical and projected). SAP knowledge is preferred.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance and practical assistance to Sponsoring/End-user departments on all tendering and contractual matters from project inception to contract close-out. Ensure efficient and effective implementation of purchasing processes, including procurement of materials and equipment from requisition to delivery and payment. Advise on tendering and contracting strategies at project inception; prepare pre-qualification documents, invitations, and evaluation criteria in consultation with Sponsoring Department (SD). Suggest appropriate tendering processes and prepare Tender Plan submissions along with tender strategies. Review and comment on Scopes of Work/Services (SOW), identify contractual gaps, unlimited liabilities, and verify completeness of technical information. Ensure consistency and accuracy across tender documents; recommend suitable pricing mechanisms aligned with SOW. Manage tender queries, review technical responses, and prepare commercial clarifications; ensure timely issuance of Tender Bulletins. Participate in mid-tender meetings, site visits, and discussions with bidders. Address deviations to General Conditions of Contract and ensure compliance of bids with tender requirements. Prepare Technical Evaluation Reports and lead Commercial Evaluation, including analysis of proposals, preparation of Commercial Tabulation, and Evaluation Reports. Coordinate with SD for Award Plan and Letter of Acceptance; finalize and issue draft contracts for execution. Administer change management processes, evaluate proposed changes for contractual impact, and assess contractor claims from contractual and commercial perspectives. Ensure timely initiation of contract close-out processes; review Completion Certificates, Statement of Final Accounts, Close-out Reports, and Discharge Certificates. Identify global trends in material supply to support sourcing strategies and risk mitigation plans. Participate in creation and implementation of SLAs and KPIs; monitor performance and key deliverables such as administration of bonds and guarantees.
Skills: Contract Management,Post Contract,Pre Contract,Post Tender,Pre Tender