Projects Contracts Manager

WorleyParsons; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services company in Kuwait is seeking a Projects Contracts Manager to manage contract administration and negotiations for projects in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. This position offers a full-time commitment and opportunities for career development in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum years of experience in contract administration within a large, international engineering firm preferred.
• Experience in oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical industry is required.
• Experience as Contracts Manager in an Engineering Company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects.
• Prepare tender packages and administer contracts with clients.
• Negotiate complex contractual issues and oversee contract administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Certified Contracts Manager certification

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Projects Contracts Manager (AHM00OM)

Projects Contracts Manager - AHM00OM

Company : Worley

Primary Location

KWT-AMD-Ahmadi

Job

Contracts

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Management Level : Supervisor

Job Posting

Sep 14, 2025

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Reporting Manager Title : Operations Director

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neurodivergent candidates to apply.

Primary objective

Is permanently assigned to the Project’s commercial and contractual management. A comprehensive knowledge of the principles governing all terms and conditions of contracts, Company contracts policies, and the Company industry, are prerequisites.

• Responsible for preparation of tender packages for Assigned Projects for the Client approval in Client's standard terms and conditions format and layout.
• Responsible for raising requests of contract action once approved by the Client.
• Monitors and reports the progress of the tender packages for assigned projects.
• Assists the Client in conducting pre-tender meetings, site visits, replies to tenderers' queries, preparation of supplementary letters to the ITB, evaluation of tenders, recommendations of award, internal and external approvals for award recommendations, preparation of contract documentation for signature.
• Provides close monitoring of construction activities of awarded contracts with reference to areas of possible claims, review of construction contractor correspondence with respect to contractual impact, production of recommended responses by the Client, evaluation of construction claims as well as other related activities enumerated in the contract.
• Participates in Company strategic planning for specific projects, i.e., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, business plan.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of contract administration by the assigned Contract Administrators.
• Coordinates with affected groups to ensure proper support in contract administration, proposal preparation, and in negotiations.
• Reviews requests for proposals particularly to identify risks and terms which may not conform to company policy.
• Negotiates the more difficult, complex, or sensitive issues with client management
• Makes staffing assignments, offers training, reviews work produced, completes performance evaluations and counselling as needed.
• Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Qualified as a Certified Contracts Manager by any reputable professional association.

Experience

Minimum years of total post-graduation experience in contract administration within large, international engineering firm is preferred.

Minimum years of minimum post-graduation experience in oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical industry

Minimum years of minimum experience as Contracts manager in an Engineering Company.

Preferably have minimum years experience with a Contractor.

• Must also have excellent communication skills for interaction with clients & potential clients and capable of independently negotiating complex contractual issues.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we\'re not just talking about it; we\'re doing it. We\'re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today\'s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.