Contracts Manager – Offshore EPC/PMC Projects

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Contracts Manager for an Offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on post-award contract administration, commercial management, and ADNOC Offshore compliance.

Responsibilities include leading contract administration for EPC packages, managing variations and EOTs, and advising project teams on contractual rights and liabilities. A strong Oil & Gas EPC/PMC background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; required for role.
• Extensive experience in Contracts/Commercial Management within Oil & Gas EPC/PMC.
• Strong post-award contract administration experience for major EPC contracts.
• Knowledge of contract terms, obligations, liabilities, notices, claims, and change management.
• Experience evaluating variations, EOTs, delay/disruption claims, and contractor claims.
• Experience on offshore Oil & Gas projects is highly desirable.
• ADNOC Offshore PMC or EPC project experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and EPC execution.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and multiple EPC contractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract risk-management.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration for assigned EPC packages.
• Act as PMC focal point for contractual matters between Client, PMC, and EPC contractors.
• Administer EPC, procurement, construction, and service contracts.
• Ensure contractors meet contractual obligations and project procedures.
• Provide contractual/commercial advice to project management teams.
• Interpret contract terms and advise on rights, obligations, liabilities.
• Review contractor correspondence on contractual matters.
• Manage variations, change orders, and contract amendments.
• Administer Change Management process and document changes.
• Review EOT submissions and contractual entitlement.
• Evaluate contractor claims for delay, disruption, or additional compensation.
• Prepare contractual assessments and formal responses to claims.
• Support dispute resolution and mitigate commercial exposure.
• Maintain comprehensive records of correspondence and notices.
• Participate in risk assessments and mitigation actions.
• Monitor contractor performance against obligations and milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, and others.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Quantity Surveying

Business Administration

Commercial Management

Law

Job description

KBR is seeking a Contracts Manager for an Offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on post-award contract administration, commercial management, and ADNOC Offshore compliance.

Responsibilities include leading contract administration for EPC packages, managing variations and EOTs, and advising project teams on contractual rights and liabilities. A strong Oil & Gas EPC/PMC background is required.