Contracts & Cost Coordinator

QatarEnergy; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy is seeking an experienced Cost & Contracts Manager to coordinate cost estimation activities, develop contract strategies, and ensure timely submissions. The role requires strong collaboration with Supply and Finance, managing CWOs, and tracking KPIs to maintain budgetary compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 8 years in oil and gas cost/contract management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and fluent English. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business administration.
• 8 years of experience in cost and contracts management in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP.
• Good knowledge of contract law and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost estimation activities to ensure efficiency and cost optimization.
• Develop strategies for key contracts including negotiation approaches.
• Review demand plans ensuring timely submission with Supply.
• Coordinate with Supply and Finance to ensure timely communications and payments.
• Track contracts, budgets, and CWOs; manage payments and closeouts.
• Coordinate audits and maintain KPI tracking and reporting.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business administration

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Coordinate with lead in assisting and completing strategic cost and contract related activities within the section ensuring timely submissions and contributing to cost optimization.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Ensure smooth functioning and effective implementation of key tasks and oversee the cost estimation activities in coordination with lead to ensure efficiency and cost optimization.
• Assist with developing strategies for key contracts including negotiation strategies to obtain fair prices and maintain cost effectiveness.
• Review demand plans prepared by various departments to ensure they are compiled and submitted as per the timelines agreed with Supply department.
• Coordinate and liaise with the Supply department to maintain clear lines of communication.
• Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure invoices are cleared on time.
• Coordinate and support the OPCO Budget and Reporting team submitting all deliverables on time.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

• Coordinate all internal and external audits for the section facilitating compliance and areas of improvement.
• Finalize and maintain updated status of the section KPIs ensuring performance metrics are accurately tracked and reported.
• Maintain an updated action tracking register and review monthly reports to identify and implement necessary actions in coordination with the lead.
• Maintain updated contracts list and track the validity and cap value utilization of the contracts on a continuous basis ensuring that all contracts are current and maintaining budgetary and contractual compliance.
• Develop and execute Contract Work Orders (CWO) including ensuring efficient management of the final payments and successful contract close-out.
• Track forecast and report the contract cost periodically to make sure actual cost expenditures do not exceed the value of contracts by the end of the respective contracts term.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in engineering, science, or business administration.
• Knowledge and/or Experience 8 years experience in a cost and contracts management environment within the oil and gas industry.
• Technical and Business Skills Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar resource planning system software.
• Good knowledge of contract law and industry practices.