Contracts Engineer

NMDC Infra; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Infrastructure Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional to execute end-to-end subcontracting activities primarily in the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage contract strategies effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in subcontracting activities in Oil & Gas Industry.
• Proven track record in contracting strategies and bid evaluations.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end Subcontracts activities for minor and major requirements.
• Analyse scope & specification for works and services to clarify work aspects.
• Recommend the contracting strategy, contract type, and compensation method.

Skills

Subcontracting expertise

Technical evaluation

Bid evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

• Execute end-to-end Subcontracts activities for minor and major requirements

Principal Accountabilities

• Analyse scope & specification for works and services to be contracted to clarify work aspects and verify technical evaluation criteria
• Recommend the contracting strategy, contract type and compensation method
• Establish bidders’ prequalification criteria in consultation with superiors to evaluate contractors’ capabilities and recommend bidders’ list for approval
• Finalize the Invitation-To-Tender (ITT) for management approval and issue tender documents in consultation with superiors, client and legal sections
• For major and urgent enquiries follow up on receipt of enough bids and take recovery action in coordination with superiors
• Participate in the bid opening to discuss & clarify technical/commercial queries with the bidder
• Evaluate exceptions/qualifications raised by bidders with clients and legal/finance sections and advise bidders as per Company procedures
• Coordinate with departments for the technical evaluation of bids, review the technical evaluation report and seek clarification from bidders as required
• Request authorization to carry out & finalize commercial evaluation of bids
• Upon receipt of approval, propose cases for negotiation and summarize results of related discussions
• Prepare final recommendations for award in discussion with superiors and submit for management approval
• Prepare Fax of Award and agreements for the successful contractor as per Company level of authority and ensure that concerned parties receive copies of these
• Verify the submission of accurate performance bank guarantees and insurance documents to validate their conformance to standards in consultation with Finance & Legal departments
• Verify claims, check requests for variations to ensure their resolution and settle claims upon management approval
• Follow-up on outstanding requisitions, alert management/client about any issues and update status reports on a weekly basis
• Update and generate MMS bids’ status [response, technical/commercial acceptance reports
• Ensure that files of tenders are complete and well maintained with high confidentiality
• Compliance in accordance with quality objectives, Company procedures & HSE standards

Educational Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in a related discipline, or equivalent

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 05 years' experience in subcontracting activities in Oil & Gas Industry