Senior Oil & Gas Contracts Lead - Risk & Negotiation

Eram Talent; Dammam; On-site; SAR 133,920 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Contract Manager to lead all contract management activities for large-scale projects in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role involves ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and protecting company interests. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in contracts management, strong knowledge of commercial law, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers opportunities to work closely with various teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in contracts management for Oil & Gas or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard contract forms (FIDIC, NEC, EPC, PSA) and commercial law.
• Proven expertise in claims management, change orders, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manage contract administration including change orders, variations, claims, and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and relevant laws/regulations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

A leading company in Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Contract Manager to lead all contract management activities for large-scale projects in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role involves ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and protecting company interests. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in contracts management, strong knowledge of commercial law, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers opportunities to work closely with various teams throughout the project lifecycle.