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Lead Contracts Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR, Inc.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Lead
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Contract ManagementFIDICNECEPC ContractsClaims ManagementRisk Management
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Job Purpose

  • The Lead Contracts Engineer is responsible for managing all contractual and commercial aspects of a major offshore island development project. The role ensures that contracts are administered effectively throughout the project lifecycle, protecting the company's commercial interests while maintainin

Key Responsibilities – Contract Management

  • Lead the administration of EPC, EPCM, construction, marine, dredging, reclamation, infrastructure, and service contracts.
  • Review, interpret, and advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, project procedures, and company policies.
  • Develop and maintain contract management plans and contract registers.
  • Support contract negotiations, amendments, variations, and close out activities.

Key Responsibilities – Claims & Change Management

  • Manage variation orders, change requests, and contractual correspondence.
  • Assess contractor claims related to extensions of time (EOT), disruption, acceleration, and additional costs.
  • Prepare entitlement assessments and commercial recommendations.
  • Support dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.
  • Maintain comprehensive contractual records to support claims and defense positions.

Key Responsibilities – Commercial Support

  • Work closely with project controls, procurement, engineering, construction, and legal teams.
  • Evaluate commercial impacts of project changes and emerging risks.
  • Participate in tender evaluations and contract award recommendations.
  • Monitor contractor performance against contractual milestones and deliverables.
  • Review payment applications and commercial submissions.

Key Responsibilities – Risk Management

  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
  • Develop risk registers and recommend proactive mitigation measures.
  • Ensure adherence to project governance and contractual compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities – Stakeholder Management

  • Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.
  • Lead contractual meetings and commercial discussions.
  • Provide contractual guidance to project leadership and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities – Reporting

  • Prepare periodic commercial and contract status reports.
  • Provide management with updates on claims, disputes, variations, and commercial exposure.
  • Support audits and management reviews.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is a MUST
  • Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
  • Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIPS, CCM, PMP, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 18+ years of contract management experience in major infrastructure, marine, offshore, energy, or oil & gas projects.
  • Proven experience with offshore island developments, dredging, reclamation, marine works, ports, or large scale civil infrastructure projects.
  • Strong background in EPC/EPCM and construction contracts.
  • Experience managing complex claims and dispute resolution processes.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, EPC, and bespoke contract forms.
  • Expertise in contract administration, commercial management, and change management.
  • Strong understanding of project controls, planning, and cost management principles.
  • Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

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