Senior Contracts Lead - LNG EPCC Projects

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Contracts Lead to drive post‑award contract management for a multibillion EPCC contract in a high‑stakes LNG project environment in Qatar. You will coordinate with project teams, legal, and risk groups to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will oversee contractor relationships, draft key commercial correspondence, and lead change management for complex, high‑value energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in one of the following disciplines: Business Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying.
• 8 years of experience in a business related function or discipline.
• Including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/service/vendor personnel.
• Experience in Lump Sum Major Energy Projects (postaward) in a similar position.
• Handson experience managing contractors, including: drafting contractual correspondence, management of change orders/variations, providing timely contractual advice to the Project Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hands on Commercial and Contracting activities related to post award contract management of the EPCC contract.
• Support delivery of actions within the Value Protection plan and manage contractual correspondence and changes in line with approved processes to deliver best value for company and shareholders.
• Identify contractual risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to regular commercial and contract performance reports prepared for project leadership.
• Work with Performance & Delivery Claims team to ensure robust management of any claims and disputes that may arise as per company governance.
• Maintain close effective relationship with other PMT members and Functional Managers, Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate preparation for contract evaluations and end of contract closeouts in accordance with relevant procedures.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Risk management

Contract writing

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal and leadership

Continuous improvement

Contract management

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Law

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor degree in Construction Management

Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Contracts Lead to drive post‑award contract management for a multibillion EPCC contract in a high‑stakes LNG project environment in Qatar. You will coordinate with project teams, legal, and risk groups to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will oversee contractor relationships, draft key commercial correspondence, and lead change management for complex, high‑value energy projects.