Head of Contracts

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a high-impact Head of Contracts in Qatar (Doha) to lead post-award contract management for large EPC projects in Oil & Gas. You will steer claims, variations, and change orders while guiding a team of contract professionals to protect company interests.

The role requires 10+ years in EPC contract management, strong leadership, and proficiency in negotiation, risk management, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Law, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing contracts on large EPC projects in Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, or Energy sectors.
• Proven post-award contract administration, claims management, and variation handling.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management with contract drafting & negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all post-award contract management activities through project closeout.
• Manage contractor claims, disputes, variations, and change orders.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project teams.
• Support claims prevention, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate contractual communications with EPC contractors.
• Collaborate with Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management and Project teams.
• Lead contract closeout processes per company procedures.
• Mentor contract professionals and drive continuous improvement.
• Support digital transformation and process improvement in project execution.

Skills

EPC Contract Management

Post-Award Administration

Claims Management

Extension of Time

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Head of Contracts

Location: Qatar – Doha

Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF

Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week

Working Hours: 8-10 Hours per Day

Industry: Oil & Gas | LNG | EPC | Major Projects

We Are Hiring: Head of Contracts

We are seeking an experienced Head of Contracts to lead contract management activities for large-scale EPC projects within the Oil & Gas industry. This role is responsible for post-award contract administration, claims management, commercial risk mitigation, change order management, and leading a team of contract professionals to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all post-award contract management activities through project closeout.
• Manage contractor claims, disputes, variations, and change orders while protecting company interests.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project management teams.
• Support claims prevention, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation activities.
• Coordinate contractual communications and responses with EPC contractors.
• Work closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk Management, and Project teams.
• Lead contract closeout processes in accordance with company procedures.
• Mentor and develop contract professionals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support digital transformation and process improvement initiatives within project execution teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related discipline.

Mandatory Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing contracts on large-scale EPC projects within Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, or Energy sectors.
• Proven experience in post-award contract administration for lump-sum EPC contracts.
• Strong background managing contractor claims, variations, and contract changes.
• Experience handling Extension of Time (EOT) and delay claims.
• Experience with commercial correspondence, contract drafting, and negotiations.
• Team leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• EPC Contract Management
• Post-Award Contract Administration
• Claims Management & Dispute Resolution
• Extension of Time (EOT) Claims
• Delay Analysis & Contractual Entitlements
• Change Order Management
• Lump Sum EPC Contracts
• Commercial Risk Management
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Contractor Performance Management
• Contract Closeout Management
• Contract Compliance & Governance

Mandatory Business Skills

• Strong Commercial Acumen
• Business & Risk Management
• Contract Strategy Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Influencing & Negotiation Skills
• Leadership & Team Development
• Decision-Making Under Pressure
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.