EPC Contracts Manager - Oil & Gas

Bureaux; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A Contracts Manager is sought to lead the EPC contract administration for a major energy project in Doha. The role oversees change control, claims, disputes, and risk mitigation, coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Project Controls.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in contracts and commercial management on large EPCs (LSTK), with strong negotiation skills, regional knowledge, and a track record of steering complex commercial positions with major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in Construction Law or Commercial Management is highly desirable.
• Experience: 15+ years of contracts and commercial management experience on major, large-scale EPC projects (preferably LNG, mega-energy, or oil & gas infrastructure).
• Contract Expertise: Proven track record in lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) EPC contracts, including high-value claims, formal change management procedures, and complex force majeure management.
• Negotiation: Demonstrated experience directly negotiating complex commercial and contractual positions with National Oil Companies (NOCs) or major international operators.
• Jurisdictional Knowledge: Working knowledge of regional legal and contractual practices, including statutory codes relevant to major Middle Eastern jurisdictions (e.g., Civil Code provisions regarding construction contracts).

Responsibilities

• Administer the EPC Agreement, including notice requirements, time bars, submissions, approvals, and record-keeping.
• Review and issue contractual correspondence to the Client, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strict compliance with the Agreement.
• Advise project leadership and operational teams on the contractual implications of instructions, directives, and day-to-day project decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate formal Amendments with the Client, working directly with corporate legal teams in the finalization of terms and conditions.
• Prepare, substantiate, and submit claims for extensions of time, additional cost, and contractual relief, backed by solid contemporaneous records.

Skills

Contract negotiation

EPC contracts

Change management

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying

Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law or Commercial Management

Job description

A Contracts Manager is sought to lead the EPC contract administration for a major energy project in Doha. The role oversees change control, claims, disputes, and risk mitigation, coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Project Controls.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in contracts and commercial management on large EPCs (LSTK), with strong negotiation skills, regional knowledge, and a track record of steering complex commercial positions with major