Contracts Administrator Vacancy-(Oil & Gas Sector)

KUWAIT JOBS HERE; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas company in Kuwait is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage pre-award and post-award contract activities. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in Contracts Administration and must be proficient in negotiation and contract management tools. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Contracts Administration in Oil & Gas / EPC projects.
• Proven experience in pre-award and post-award contract management.
• Strong knowledge of contract standards (EPC, service contracts, international contracting practices).

Responsibilities

• Manage both pre-award and post-award contract activities across critical projects.
• Conduct bid preparation and ensure timely clarification.
• Support negotiations with bidders and manage contract close-out procedures.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Claims management

Bid evaluation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Contract management tools

Job description

Job Opening: Contracts Administrator – Oil & Gas Sector

Location: Kuwait

Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC

Job Type: Full-Time

About The Role

A leading Oil & Gas company is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to manage both pre-award and post-award contract activities across critical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of contract development, negotiation, administration, and claims management within the Oil & Gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award Responsibilities

• Bid preparation and issuing tender documents
• Processing queries from bidders and ensuring timely clarification
• Preparation of bid evaluation programmes
• Evaluation of bids, commercial assessments, and compliance checks
• Conducting and supporting negotiations with bidders
• Award and contract preparation, ensuring adherence to company policies

Post-Award Responsibilities

• Conducting kick-off meetings with contractors
• Day-to-day contracts administration and correspondence
• Preparation and processing of adjustment orders, amendments & variations
• Managing claims, dispute resolution support, and documentation
• Overseeing contract close-out procedures
• Ensuring all contractual obligations are met by contractors and stakeholders

Strategic & Functional Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract strategies in line with project and company objectives
• Comprehensive experience in Contract Development, Post-Award Administration, and Claims Function
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, legal standards, and Oil & Gas industry norms

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or a related field
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in Contracts Administration in Oil & Gas / EPC projects
• Proven experience in pre-award and post-award contract management
• Bid evaluation, negotiation, and award
• Managing claims, variations, and contract close-outDeveloping contract strategies and frameworks
• Strong knowledge of contract standards (EPC, service contracts, international contracting practices)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Contract management tools

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their CV and supporting documents to:

📧 [e-mail]

📌 Please mention “Contracts Administrator – Oil & Gas” in the subject line.

Basic Details

Salary: 1000 KD

Location: Ahmadi, Kuwait

Posted: 3 days ago

Company: Kuwait Jobs

Contact: [e-mail]