Senior Oil & Gas Contracts Manager (Pre & Post Award)

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

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Contracts Manager with extensive experience in pre- and post-award contracts for large-scale Oil & Gas EPC or process plant construction projects, particularly CMEI perspectives.

You will lead pre-award reviews, manage lifecycle contracts including drafting letters, handling claims, change orders, and communications. The role requires coordinating with project legal and procurement to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in contracts management within Oil & Gas EPC or process plant construction.
• Proven track record handling CMEI subcontracting packages.
• Strong background in both pre- and post-award contract phases.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award Review of contract clauses commercial conditions during bidding tendering stage
• Post-award Full lifecycle contract management including drafting letters managing claims change orders and correspondence
• Involvement in claims methodology arbitration and dispute resolution
• Good understanding of CAR insurance primary secondary insurance coverage
• Close coordination with project legal and procurement teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation

Skills

Contract management

Dispute resolution

Arbitration

Claims management

Insurance knowledge

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, or Construction Management

Additional certifications in Contract/Claims Management or Arbitration (preferred)

Job description

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Contracts Manager with extensive experience in pre- and post-award contracts for large-scale Oil & Gas EPC or process plant construction projects, particularly CMEI perspectives.

You will lead pre-award reviews, manage lifecycle contracts including drafting letters, handling claims, change orders, and communications. The role requires coordinating with project legal and procurement to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.