- Lead contract administration, commercial management, and dispute resolution activities for onshore project contracts to protect Company interests, ensure contractual compliance, and support the successful delivery of project objectives.
- Lead contract administration activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and Company requirements.
- Advise Project Management Teams on contractual and commercial matters to support informed decision-making and protect Company interests.
- Review contractor correspondence, notices, variations and claims to support timely resolution of contractual issues.
- Evaluate commercial and contractual risks to support effective project execution and risk mitigation.
- Support negotiation of contract amendments, change orders, settlements and commercial agreements.
- Coordinate with Legal, Supply, Finance and Project stakeholders to align contractual positions.
- Monitor contractor performance against contractual requirements and support corrective actions.
- Maintain contract records, commercial registers and reporting tools.
- Support management and resolution of contractual disputes to minimize commercial exposure.
- Prepare contractual and commercial reports, presentations and recommendations for governance reviews.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics, and Statistics.
- 8 years of experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil and Gas industry, including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractors / subcontractors/service/vendor personnel.
- Proven track record in successful amicable resolution of contractual disputes.
- Experience in formal dispute resolution process e.g. mediation, binding arbitration, litigation.
- Knowledge of Middle Eastern legal statues and civil codes preferred.
- A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced project environment with multiple competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
- Sound knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, including procurement, contracting, cost tracking, and invoice administration processes.
- Strong contract administration and commercial management skills.