Manager Contracts

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Contract Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead end-to-end EPC contract administration for offshore/ detailed engineering projects. You will ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and HSSE obligations across the project lifecycle, from pre-contract through close-out, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes robust change management, risk mitigation, and maintaining strong governance over contracts, payments, and records in a

Qualifications

• Qualification would be Bachelor of Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognize institute /University.
• Experience: 20 Years Experience in the oil & gas industry on mega projects specially in GCC Environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSSE leadership and actively champion the Project HSSE culture, behaviors, and engagement activities.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer EPC Contract changes and obligations across engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Interpret, manage, and administer all EPC contract requirements and conditions.
• Lead or support negotiations with clients and partners during pre-contract & tender phases.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with main contract obligations and flow-down terms.
• Process and certify monthly payment certificates and invoices; issue contract administration reports.
• Maintain contract registers and documentation; manage change orders and claims with substantiation.
• Balance owner relations with strict adherence to EPC contract obligations and attend weekly contract administration meetings.
• Lead contract close-out activities including final accounts, claims resolution, and documentation archive.

Skills

Contract management

EPC contracts

HSSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

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.

Principal Accountabilities

Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)

1. Provide visible leadership and actively champion the Project HSSE culture, behaviors, and engagement activities.
2. Ensure HSSE obligations embedded within the EPC Contract are fully understood and complied with.
3. Support safe contract administration practices at project offices and construction sites.

EPC Contract Management & Compliance

1. Ensure full compliance with Company policies, contractual obligations, and Contracts & Procurement work processes.
2. Review and establish the EPC Contract Baseline, including commercial, scope, schedule, and risk assumptions.
3. Interpret, manage, and administer all EPC Contract requirements and conditions.
4. The Contract Manager is responsible for Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts
5. The Contract Manager is responsible for protecting the company’s commercial interests
6. Managing risks and ensuring contractual compliance during engineering execution
7. Managing as the bridge between project teams, clients, subcontractors, and legal/commercial departments.
8. Review and confirm division of responsibilities across engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors.
9. Review, implement, and maintain EPC Contract management procedures and controls.
10. Establish additional administrative and procedural requirements necessary for effective contract control.

Contract Mobilization & Administration

Pre-Contract & Tender Phase

1. Review ITT (Invitation to Tender) documents
2. Identify commercial and contractual risks
3. Support bid preparation, pricing strategy, and contract structuring
4. Lead or support negotiations with clients and partners
5. 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:

• Qualification would be Bachelor of Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognize institute /University.

Experience:

• 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 were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays 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.