Senior Contracts Manager - EPCI Projects

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 357,120 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within a leading engineering organization

Exposure to global contract management practices

Opportunity to influence commercial success

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for a pivotal role in Dubai, UAE. This position focuses on managing contractual strategies for large-scale EPCI projects in the Oil and Energy sector, overseeing commercial performance, and ensuring project success.

The ideal candidate will have at least 14 years of contract management experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to significantly influence project outcomes in a dynamic engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of experience in contract management within EPCI projects.
• Strong expertise in offshore or oil and gas project execution.
• Proven experience managing complex lump sum contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractual and commercial strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Lead change management processes including identification, evaluation, and negotiation of variations.
• Act as primary point of contact with clients for all contractual matters.

Skills

Contract management and commercial strategy

Change management and variation handling

Negotiation and dispute resolution

Risk management and compliance

Project cost and schedule analysis

Stakeholder communication and coordination

Legal and contractual documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering, Law, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager - EPCI Projects

Role: Senior Contracts Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Legal General
Experience: 14 years
Job Type: Full-time

Job Snapshot

Senior Contracts Manager role in Dubai, UAE within the Oil and Energy industry is a senior leadership opportunity focused on managing contractual strategy, overseeing commercial performance, and ensuring successful execution of large-scale EPCI projects.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Legal General
Salary: 32000-45000
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This role drives contract management and commercial strategy across complex engineering projects. It directly impacts project profitability, risk management, and client relationships by ensuring compliance, managing change processes, and leading negotiations throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractual and commercial strategies aligned with project objectives
• Lead change management processes including identification, evaluation, and negotiation of variations
• Act as primary point of contact with clients for all contractual matters
• Conduct contractual awareness sessions for project teams
• Manage contract correspondence and ensure timely notifications to protect contractual rights
• Monitor key contract milestones and advise on potential delays and impacts
• Coordinate with project controls to assess cost and schedule impacts of changes
• Lead negotiations with clients to resolve contractual issues and claims
• Support risk and opportunity management processes across the project lifecycle
• Oversee contract close-out activities including certificates, guarantees, and retention releases

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Law, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum 14 years of experience in contract management within EPCI projects
• Strong expertise in offshore or oil and gas project execution
• Proven experience managing complex lump sum contracts
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to manage risk, cost, and contractual performance effectively

Skills Set

Contract management and commercial strategy, Change management and variation handling, Negotiation and dispute resolution, Risk management and compliance, Project cost and schedule analysis, Stakeholder communication and coordination, Legal and contractual documentation.

Why Join Us

• Leadership role in major EPCI energy projects
• Opportunity to influence commercial success and project outcomes
• Exposure to global contract management practices
• Career growth within a leading engineering organization
• High demand for senior contract management expertise

About the Company

McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering integrated solutions across the energy sector. With extensive experience in offshore and onshore projects, the company supports complex infrastructure development while advancing innovation and sustainability in global energy systems.