Job Title: 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 or supply chain environment, with at least 5 years in the oil and gas industry. Sound knowledge of Contracts Law (desirable). Proficient in: Commercial and contractual aspects of pre- and post-award contract administration. Contractual correspondence, contract verbatim, and report writing. Analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills. 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 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.