Senior Contract Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• JOB PURPOSE:
• Ensure that effective mechanisms and resources are in place for the monitoring of project’s progress, the implementation of management directives and guidance to the team towards achieving project objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring the contracts procedure is established to reflect the requirements of the project.
• Guide the project contracts team to develop and install project specific contracts procedures and reporting systems.
• Responsible to ensure the project contracts structure is established and maintained to reflect the requirements of the project
• Control the implementation of operational methods and procedures of project management and coordination. Recommend any required changes/modifications to the methods and procedures.
• Responsible to assure the monitoring, evaluation, and trending of the EPC Contractor’s performances in the area of contracts management.
• Review project budgets and support cost budget preparation prior to submitting for final approval. Assures the integrity of original control budgets, budget transfers, and endorsed changes and maintains the current control budget and forecasts.
• Participate in prequalification of tenderers, respond to queries during the bid phase, participate in bid evaluation, carry out pre-award contract review and negotiations for main Engineering and Construction contracts together with other concerned parties and submit recommendation accordingly.
• Participate in the settlement of claims by proposing strategies and actions during discussion and negotiations with other parties.
• Review and endorse EPC Contractor’s invoices for payment.
• Review of balance of works prior to signing of Provisional/ Final Acceptance Certificates in collaboration with all concerned to ensure that the works have been satisfactorily completed.
• Supervise the preparation of the proposed Disciplineal budget, monitor expenditures and justify variances.
• Supervise preparation of the Decision Support Package (DSP) including Project Execution Plans, Project procedures and other key Project documents.
• Establishing KPIs that are in line with project objectives. Monitoring and periodical review of performance and to make recommendations to overcome challenges to meet the KPI targets.
• Audit the execution performance of the projects to maintain control over project’s budget and make necessary recommendations for corrective actions.
• Is responsible to assure and develop the project baseline across scope, time, cost, risk and quality for a development or delivery area of ADNOC RLNG, providing strategic insight and analysis of performance against the baseline and highlighting any trends or risks supporting decision making.
• Review projects changes to scope, variation orders, Engineering and Construction Contracts, claims and make necessary recommendations to Management.
• Plan the staffing requirements and propose resource planning for projects.
• Proactively and continuously support stakeholders, both internal and external, with the resources required to execute the work efficiently.
• Directs the work of the assigned personnel.
• Perform the administrative duties for the employees’ periodic performance reviews.
• QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent
  

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 18 years of diverse experience Projects and/or Contracts including at least 5 years’ experience in planning engineering including at least 10 years of experience in Contracts in the Oil, Gas or Petrochemical industry

Desired candidate profile

1. Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

   • Leading the preparation and drafting of contracts for engineering projects, ensuring all technical, financial, and legal terms are well-defined.
   • Collaborating with legal, procurement, and finance teams to ensure that all aspects of the contract are aligned with company policies and project objectives.
   • Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers, contractors, or clients to secure favorable outcomes while minimizing risks.

2. Contract Administration and Management:

   • Ensuring that all parties involved in the contract comply with the terms and conditions, including payment schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
   • Managing the contract lifecycle, from initiation to closure, including amendments, extensions, and terminations.
   • Monitoring contract performance to ensure deliverables are met within scope, time, and budget.

3. Risk Management and Mitigation:

   • Identifying and assessing potential risks in the contract and taking proactive measures to mitigate them.
   • Developing risk management plans to address issues such as project delays, cost overruns, and quality concerns.
   • Handling disputes and claims related to contract performance and guiding resolution strategies.

4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

   • Ensuring all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and client-specific terms.
   • Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards that may affect contracts and contractual obligations.
   • Liaising with legal teams to ensure that the company's interests are protected in all contractual agreements.

5. Budget and Cost Control:

   • Working with the project management team to develop accurate cost estimates and ensuring that the contract reflects financial and budgeting considerations.
   • Monitoring contract costs to ensure adherence to budget and addressing any cost variations that may arise.
   • Managing payment schedules, change orders, and ensuring the timely release of funds in accordance with contractual milestones.

6. Stakeholder Communication and Coordination:

   • Acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders (clients, vendors, legal teams, etc.) regarding contract-related issues.
   • Ensuring clear and regular communication between all parties involved in the project, updating stakeholders on contract performance and issues.
   • Coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure that contracts align with project goals.

7. Contract Closeout:

   • Overseeing the contract closeout process to ensure all obligations are completed, final payments are made, and the contract is properly archived.
   • Preparing contract closure reports, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring that all records are accurate and accessible for future reference.