PMC Senior Contracts Manager

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to oversee the administration of large offshore projects. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of contract management experience within the oil and gas sector, with a strong focus on EPCI contracts and dispute resolution. This role offers competitive remuneration, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Join a diverse team committed to delivering solutions for the energy transition.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in contract management within offshore oil & gas projects.
• At least 5–7 years in a PMC/Client representative role.
• Demonstrated experience managing claims, variations, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administration of EPC/EPCI, EPIC, FEED, and service contracts for offshore projects.
• Evaluate contractor claims related to variations, delays, disruptions, and extension of time (EoT).
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and contract value changes.

Skills

Contract Management

Commercial Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA, LLM) preferred

Job description

Overview

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Lead and manage the administration of EPC/EPCI, EPIC, FEED, and service contracts for offshore projects.
• Ensure all project activities comply with contract requirements, scope, KPIs, and commercial standards.
• Review, analyze, and interpret complex contractual terms and conditions for risks, obligations, and liabilities.
• Prepare and issue contractual correspondence, notices, and responses in line with contract timelines.

Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Evaluate contractor claims related to variations, delays, disruptions, and extension of time (EoT).
• Develop robust commercial positions and negotiation strategies.
• Prepare claims defense documentation and support dispute resolution processes (mediation, arbitration, expert determination).

Commercial & Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and contract value changes.
• Support cost forecasting, VOWD, and project financial risk assessments.
• Manage variations, change orders, and contract amendments from initiation to agreement.

Tendering & Procurement Support

• Provide contractual input during FEED, tender preparation, ITB development, and bid evaluations.
• Participate in technical-commercial clarifications and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure alignment with company procurement policies and contracting strategy.

Risk Management

• Identify potential commercial, contractual, and interface risks in offshore scopes.
• Maintain a risk register and propose mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and offshore standards.

Stakeholder & Interface Coordination

• Work closely with engineering, project controls, legal, procurement, and offshore operations teams.
• Represent the PMC team in contractual meetings with clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Provide guidance to junior contract engineers and contract administrators.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly/monthly commercial reports, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Maintain proper documentation for audit and contractual traceability.
• Ensure document control compliance for all contract documents

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don\'t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, LLM) preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in contract management within offshore oil & gas projects
• At least 5–7 years in a PMC/Client representative role.
• Strong background in EPCI, EPIC, or major offshore installation contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Preferably with MRICS, RICS, CIPS, AACE, FIDIC certification, or equivalent.