Head of Contract

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is a premier international workforce solutions provider for the energy, process, and infrastructure sectors. We seek a Head of Contracts to oversee a multi-billion EPCC contract in Qatar, directing commercial and contracting efforts to safeguard value and timely delivery.

You will drive post-award contract governance, optimize change management, and work with SUPPLY, Legal, and Risk Management to mitigate issues and realize project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law or Engineering.
• 10 years minimum in multi-billion Lump Sum Major Energy Projects (post-award).
• Experience as Project Manager, Construction or Project Control Manager invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contracting direction for EPCC post-award through closeout.
• Collaborate with SUPPLY on claims prevention and resolution per governance.
• Maintain relationships with management, Legal, and Risk to address contract issues.

Skills

Project leadership

Disputes prevention

Strategic contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, law or engineering)

Job description

Head of Contracts

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1,000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Vacancy Overview

Airswift is seeking for Head of Contract to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.

Job Purpose

Lead the contract sub team in charge of managing a multi-billion EPCC contract and contribute to the safe project delivery on time and on budget. In addition, contribute together with SUPPLY to create a Major Projects Contract Center of Expertise by learning from all shareholders and industry best practices. Contribute to build a strong Supply/Contract/Procurement skill pool supporting Major Projects vision and digital transformation.

Qualifications Requirement

• Bachelor's degree (Business, law or engineering)
• 10 years minimum in multi-billion Lump Sum Major Energy Projects (post-award) in similar position.
• Experienced Project manager, Construction or Project Control Manager are also invited to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing Commercial and Contracting direction related to aspects of managing the EPCC contract post award until Close Out. Deliver the Value Protection plan and manage the change order management process to deliver best value for COMPANY and shareholders
• Work with SUPPLY to provide expertise on claims and disputes prevention and resolution as per COMPANY governance
• Maintain close effective relationships with other Management personnel and Functional Managers, Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies.
• Develop Post-Award Contract Management Strategies and Scenarios for overall Project Onshore.
• Coordinate preparation for contract evaluations and end of contract close outs in accordance with relevant COMPANY procedures.
• Able to work in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures, as well as within a dynamic team that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance, requiring the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
• Provide central coordination for contractual responses to the EPC Contractors and ensure alignment across the project.
• Support the Project Onshore Contracts Division Manager and Business Manager in the management, evaluation and planning related to claims management and prepare material required for the COMPANY Major Projects organization, including in-depth assessments and actionable analysis.
• Together with Project Managers, accelerate the delivery of short term (quick wins) and medium terms improvement projects serving the Major Projects digital strategy to execute world class predictable mega-projects.
• Together with SUPPLY, recruit and retain world class professionals by attracting top talent and developing the best Qatari talent.