Lead Contracts Engineer I

KBR, Inc; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector seeks a Lead Contracts Engineer I for their projects in Kuwait City. This role involves both pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance with contract terms while managing supplier and client relationships. Applicants should have a strong background in contract law and substantial experience in similar roles, particularly within oil and gas projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years total post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas projects.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bid preparation, evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Manage contract drafting, submittals, and claims.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

Skills

Contractual Terms & Conditions

Commercial Contract Law

Contract Administration

Bid Preparation

Procurement Processes

Education

Bachelor Science in Engineering

Job description

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## Lead Contracts Engineer I
locations
: Kuwait City, Kuwait
time type
: Full time
posted on
: Posted Today
time left to apply
: End Date: July 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id
: R2107855

Title:

Lead Contracts Engineer I

Job Title

Lead Contracts Engineer I

Summary Section

The Lead Contracts Engineer I is responsible for pre-award activities including bid preparation, processing queries from bidders from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation and award and Contract preparation.
The Lead Contracts Engineer I is also responsible for post-award activities including conducting kick-off meetings, coordinating all contract submittal and correspondence, preparation and processing of Adjustment Orders, claims and close out. Experienced in Contract enhancement procedures.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for pre – award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation, preparation of Recommendation for Award, contract preparation and award formalities in accordance with Client Project Gate System and procedures Responsible for post – award activities including conducting kick – off meetings, coordinating all contract submittals and correspondence, preparation and processing of variation orders, claims and close out; Manages the drafting of Invitation to Tender packages for contracts for large O&G facilities projects. Review and, if necessary, proposes comments on and propose alternative text/clauses to client contract conditions; Reviews issues with legal, risk management, tax, and accounting personnel as a condition precedent to submitting to management for approval. Functions as a part of a negotiating team consisting of project management staff, to establish the terms and conditions of a contract. Monitors and ensures the business provisions of assigned contracts are administered to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Keeps the Projects Contracts Manager advised as to the scope, financial, and risk features of applicable contracts. Ensures documentation to negotiate change orders are properly produced and maintained. Prepares letters to clients requesting approvals and interpretations necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract. Ensure project/facility acceptance documents are prepared and are followed through and that acceptances are signed by the client. Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client concerning the project, as delegated by the Project Manager. Identifies contractual problems and take appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on those problems which demand management attention, to ensure timely response to the client, and Management of Contract Quality standards.

Mandatory Requirements:

Bachelor Science in Engineering

Minimum 15 years total post-graduation experience

Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas projects

Minimum 8 years’ experience in similar role

Extensive knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law;

Excellent understanding & extensive experience of the procurement and contract administration processes and principles from preparation and issue of Bidders Lists, Contracting Plans and bid invitation package preparation through to award, administration and close out of Contracts;

Strong grasp of procedural requirements & necessity of providing an Audit Trail for Management purposes; and

Must have membership of any reputable professional association.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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