Contract Manager

ACWA Power; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Ahmadi, Kuwait is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contract management for EPC utility and infrastructure projects. The role requires over 10 years of experience, strong expertise in contract law, and excellent negotiation skills. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Arabic is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure contractual excellence in significant energy projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in contract management for EPC utility or infrastructure projects.
• Background as a quantity surveyor, contract lawyer, or procurement professional.
• Strong expertise in contract law and claims management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and interpret EPC, O&M, PPA, and related project agreements.
• Identify and track key contract milestones for timely submissions.
• Review EPC claims for milestone payments with finance teams.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Claims management

Job description

Hiring: Contract Manager – EPC Power & Infrastructure Projects

Ahmadi, Kuwait

Lead contractual excellence across large-scale EPC utility and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and safeguarding project outcomes from start to finish.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and interpret EPC, O&M, PPA and related project agreements.
• Identify and track key contract milestones, ensuring timely submissions to avoid delays.
• Review EPC claims for milestone payments with finance and planning teams to ensure compliance and lender approvals.
• Track and document non-conformances, ensuring corrective action from EPC contractors.
• Support project leadership in managing the Change Procedure and approvals process.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors on vendor and material approvals for shipments by land, sea, or air.
• Monitor procurement progress and escalate corrective actions to mitigate schedule impacts.
• Build robust records to support claims management (costs, delays, extensions of time).
• Draft formal letters and notices to EPCs, lenders, O&M contractors, and buyers.
• Liaise with insurers on major shipments and claims relating to loss or damage.
• Review and provide input on Monthly Progress Reports and meeting documentation.

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years’ experience in contract management for EPC utility or infrastructure projects.
• Background as a quantity surveyor, contract lawyer, or procurement professional.
• Strong expertise in contract law, claims management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to safeguard project outcomes and manage high-value agreements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic an advantage.

Apply now and ensure contractual excellence on Kuwait’s next generation of energy projects.

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