Contract Administrator - Oil & Gas

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding invites an experienced Contract Administrator to lead the administration of upstream oil and gas contracts in Doha. You will ensure compliance, commercial protection, and smooth project execution across drilling, EPC, operations, and maintenance contracts.

You will review variations, manage change orders, claims, and extensions of time, and support tendering, negotiations, and contract closeouts with cross‑functional teams. Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years in the sector preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of contract administration experience in the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Strong experience in drilling, production, EPC, and field operations contracts.
• Knowledge of contract management, claims, and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Administer drilling, well services, EPC, operations, maintenance, and consultancy contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with contract terms.
• Review and process variations, change orders, claims, and extensions of time.
• Support tendering activities, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain contract records, correspondence, and contractual documentation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Assist in dispute resolution and contract closeout activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Contract management systems

Job description

Purpose:

Administer and manage upstream oil & gas contracts to ensure contractual compliance, commercial protection, and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer drilling, well services, EPC, operations, maintenance, and consultancy contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with contract terms.
• Review and process variations, change orders, claims, and extensions of time.
• Support tendering activities, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain contract records, correspondence, and contractual documentation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Assist in dispute resolution and contract closeout activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Quantity Surveying, or related field.

Experience:

• 6+ years of contract administration experience in the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Strong experience in drilling, production, EPC, and field operations contracts.
• Knowledge of contract management, claims, and commercial negotiations.

Skills:

• Strong contract administration and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and oil & gas contract forms.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar contract management systems.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.