Senior Contracts Manager
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Job Purpose & Scope
The Contract Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end administration and management of the EPC Contract, ensuring contractual, commercial, and risk obligations are fulfilled in accordance with the Project Execution Strategy, Project Plan, and Project Procurement and Materials Plan.
A Contract Manager for offshore detailed engineering projects plays a critical role in ensuring that all contractual, commercial, and legal aspects of complex offshore developments are properly managed—from award through execution and close-out
The role ensures HSSE leadership, robust contract governance, effective change management, and protection of Worley’s commercial and legal interests throughout the EPC lifecycle, including site execution and contract close‑out.
Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)
Provide visible leadership and actively champion the Project HSSE culture, behaviors, and engagement activities.
Ensure HSSE obligations embedded within the EPC Contract are fully understood and complied with.
Support safe contract administration practices at project offices and construction sites.
EPC Contract Management & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with Company policies, contractual obligations, and Contracts & Procurement work processes.
Review and establish the EPC Contract Baseline, including commercial, scope, schedule, and risk assumptions.
Interpret, manage, and administer all EPC Contract requirements and conditions.
The Contract Manager is responsible for Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts
The Contract Manager is responsible for protecting the company’s commercial interests
Managing risks and ensuring contractual compliance during engineering execution
Managing as the bridge between project teams, clients, subcontractors, and legal/commercial departments.
Review and confirm division of responsibilities across engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors.
Review, implement, and maintain EPC Contract management procedures and controls.
Establish additional administrative and procedural requirements necessary for effective contract control.
Contract Mobilization & Administration
Pre-Contract & Tender Phase
Review ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents
Identify commercial and contractual risks
Support bid preparation, pricing strategy, and contract structuring
Lead or support negotiations with clients and partners
Develop contract deviation lists and qualifications
Execution Phase:
15. Interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions
16. Monitor compliance with obligations (both internal and external)
17. Manage correspondence related to contractual matters
18. Maintain contract registers and documentation
19. At EPC Contract commencement, arrange and lead the EPC Contract kick‑off meeting, addressing:
Contract administration procedures
Change management processes
Notices, payments, accounting, and final certification
20. Ensure compliance with insurance requirements defined in the EPC Contract.
21. Monitor incidents of loss or damage that may lead to insurance claims and manage claim documentation submission.
22. Ensure all Performance Bonds / Bank Guarantees are provided, valid, and maintained as per contract.
23. Manage confidential and commercially sensitive documents in accordance with Clean Desk and security policies.
Change Management & Risk, Commercial Control
24. Review, evaluate, and administer EPC Contract Changes, including:
Variation Notices
Requests for Change
Change Orders
Amendments and Claims
25. Control contract scope, cost, schedule, and quality through disciplined change management.
26. Manages preparation of changes and negotiate change proposals with internal and external stake holders.
27. Assess entitlement, risk, and commercial exposure associated with changes and claims.
28. Identify, manage, and mitigate contractual, financial, and legal risks to Worley.
29. Solicit legal advice when required to support contract interpretation and risk mitigation.
30. Draft and administer subcontracts for engineering services
31. Ensure subcontractor compliance with main contract obligations
32. Flow-down contractual terms appropriately
33. Evaluate subcontractor performance from a contractual standpoint
Payment, Reporting & Records Management
34. Process and certify monthly Payment Certificates and Invoices.
35. Prepare and issue monthly EPC Contract Administration Reports to the Owner.
36. Prepare and issue Subcontract Administration Monthly Reports (SAMR) for each subcontract.
37. Review and ensure effectiveness of the Project Records Management System, maintaining a full auditable trail of contract execution.
38. Maintain registers for correspondence, change management, claims, and contract notifications.
Stakeholder & Owner Management
39. Balance effective Owner relationship management with strict adherence to EPC Contract obligations.
40. Attend and contribute to weekly EPC Contract Administration meetings.
41. Review EPC reports to identify potential issues related to claims, delays, or commercial risk.
42. Support transparent communication with the Owner regarding commercial and contractual matters.
Claims, Change administration during detailed engineering
43. Manage EPC Contract administration during detailed engineering execution, including:
Change instructions
Change notices and quotations
Contractual correspondence with Owner and subcontractors
Identify potential claims (delays, disruptions, scope gaps)
Prepare and submit claims with proper substantiation
Defend against claims from clients or subcontractors
Support dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation, arbitration if needed)
44. Ensure compliance with warranty obligations post‑completion.
45. Lead and ensure comprehensive detailed engineering Contract close‑out, including:
Final Accounts
Completion and Closure Certificates
Claims settlement and resolution
Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled
Resolve outstanding claims and variations
Final account settlement
Archive contract documentation
Authority & Accountability
Acts on behalf of Worley as EPC Contractor for all contract administration matters.
Authorized to administer and control contractual processes within approved project delegations.
Provides commercial and contractual advice to Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.
Qualification would be Bachelor of Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognize institute /University.
20 Years Experience in the oil & gas industry on mega projects specially in GCC Environment.
Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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