Senior Manager Contracts

1 day ago


Qatar McDermott Full time

**Job Overview**:
McDermott has an immediate opening in Qatar for a Senior Contracts Manager with an extensive background in execution of EPCI projects. Reporting directly to the Project Director and functionally to Director of Contracts, the Senior Contracts Manager will be the focal point for all contractual and commercial issues encountered during the execution phase of a large-scale, complex engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) project.

**Key Responsibilities Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- Support the Project Director to establish or refine a project’s contractual / commercial strategy and ensure continual implementation throughout project execution.
- Upon project award, draft baseline contract requirements and disseminate within the project team.
- Periodically conduct contractual awareness sessions with project team members to ensure a consistent understanding of contract requirements
- Identify critical or sensitive contractual issues and act as a conduit for Legal support to the project when required
- Prior to marine and hook up operations hold readiness reviews with Field Engineers to set ensure contractual awareness especially with respect to waiting on weather criteria and Client instructions
- Act as the initial point of contact with the Client to for all contractual issues that arise during project execution
- Establish an effective working relationship with counter-part from Client team to ensure timely resolution of contractual issues
- Support the project team to establish the change management process, setting a culture of change identification
- Lead / participate in change management meetings to identify changes that may result in entitlement for compensation and / or schedule relief
- Together with the Project Controls Manager, evaluate cost and schedule impact of all identified changes both on an individual and cumulative basis
- Engage with the Client on a continual basis to discuss contractual issues including outstanding and pending change orders. Lead negotiations with Client and work towards timely resolution of change orders and contract amendments.
- Coordinate resolution of contractual issues within the project environment to the extent possible. Brief Project Director and McDermott Management on sensitive issues and support escalation of disputes when required
- Coordinate administration of all contractual correspondence with the Client including the timely release of notification required to ensure McDermott’s contractual rights are preserved
- Monitor key dates against dates defined in the main contract and any subcontracts and advise Project Director of the implications of delays, if any
- Support preparation of project weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and external distribution as per internal and Contract requirements
- Contribute to project risk and opportunity management processes
- Interface with Corporate Finance team to ensure contractual requirements are understood and all necessary insurances and guarantees are provided
- Prepare a flow down clause plan highlighting the key obligations and liabilities which are required to be passed onto subcontractors / vendors. In particular, ensure that back-to-back guarantees, warranties and insurances are obtained from subcontractors / vendors.
- Support Supply Chain Management team to coordinate the administration of contractual correspondence with all Vendors and Subcontractors
- Ensure that the external changes (back-charges) are taken up with the Vendor and Subcontractors on a timely basis

**Essential Qualifications and Education**:

- Minimum of 15-20 years working experience preferably in Offshore, Subsea, or Onshore Oil and Gas related projects.
- Extensive experience in large and complex lump sum projects.
- Preferred English speaking and writing fluently.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Contractual and commercial knowledge to ensure contract compliance, overall commercial integrity and timely delivery
- Fluent in the creation and editing of all Microsoft Office Suite documents.
- Foster an environment of teamwork to maintain high group morale and cooperation.
- Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve project goals.
- Excellent Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Good technical background and knowledge of oil and gas construction industry.

**Company Overview and Core Values**:
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions-from the wellhead to the storage tank-to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values.
- Integrity - we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct
-



  • Qatar Linum Consult Full time

    **Linum Consult’s client is currently seeking a Senior Contract Specialist with expertise in Procurement to join their team in Qatar. This is a permanent role.** **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Selecting and preparing the adequate tendering and contracting strategy, which ensures the best value for the company’s expenditure following best practice and innovative...


  • Qatar Orion Full time

    **Job description**: We have an urgent opportunity for Senior Contract Engineer position (for 18 months). Below details for reference: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree in Commercial or any equivalent. - With minimum 10 years' experience within Oil and Gas industry involved with major EPC projects internationally (Onshore/Offshore)...


  • Qatar Linum Consult Full time

    **Linum Consult’s client is currently seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial aspects of their substantial programme delivery department in Qatar.** **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Identifying and advising on all project commercial matters, including payment, securities management, change management, evaluation of claims & assessments, and...

  • Senior Planner

    1 hour ago


    Qatar NSR Associates Full time

    **Senior Planner**: - Location - Qatar - Salary - Up to 35,000 QAR Per Month + Flights + Medical - Sector - Buildings - Ref No. - rthr87y This will be a frantic program so we need the right senior planner to hands on manage and protect the program. This person must be based in Qatar and have strong client facing skills. **Description**: - We need someone...


  • Qatar Linum Consult Full time

    **Linum Consult’s client is a major company operating out of the Middle East. They are currently seeking a Senior Manager Facilities Management to ensure their facilities management systems are implemented and delivered in Qatar.** **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Providing strategic direction, planning and management, development and implementation of policies,...


  • Qatar NES FIRCROFT Full time

    Lead of Contracts EPC-3/4 - The position is located at **RLIC site** and is responsible for providing commercial, contractual, and functional direction related to all aspects of contracting and change management including, the pre-award formulation of tender packages, administration up to Contract award and thereafter responsible for the post award...


  • Qatar Assiyana Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including identifying opportunities, preparing tender documentation, and submitting bids in compliance with company policies and procedures. - Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information and ensure alignment of tender submissions with business objectives and customer...


  • Qatar Orion Full time

    **Job description**: Our Client is a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction services, and we are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Qatar on a long-term basis. This key role within the Doha office involves delivering projects across various scopes of work, including study, FEED,...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 days ago


    Qatar London Education Centre Full time

    We are looking for a detail-oriented senior accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The senior accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting...


  • Qatar Dolphin Energy Full time

    **PRIMARY PURPOSE** Provide pre-award services and support for all upstream/downstream procurement of non-project services requirements, ensuring user departments needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner and serve the best interests of Dolphin Energy. [Not translated in selected language] **RESPONSIBILITIES** 1. Prepare contractual and...


  • Qatar Linum Consult Full time

    **Linum Consult’s client is a major contractor operating internationally and in the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Senior QA/QC Manager to join their team in Qatar.** **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Developing, implementing, and managing the Integrated Management Systems within the company, striving for continuous improvement as...


  • Qatar Linum Consult Full time

    **Linum Consult’s client is currently seeking a bilingual Arabic - and English-speaking Contract Specialist with expertise in Procurement to join their team in Qatar. This is a permanent role.** **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Proposing the best commercial solutions to meet the end users’ requirements whilst considering the cost effectiveness and scheduling...

  • Senior Counsel

    4 days ago


    Qatar Jameson Legal Full time

    A leading global company in the energy sector is seeking to hire an experienced lawyer, who can add value to their legal team and advise as to the company’s exploration & production ventures. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a company whose interests span the Gulf region and beyond. This role will focus on all matters in relation to E&P...

  • Senior Specialist

    3 days ago


    Qatar Milaha Full time

    **Communication** **Internal Communication**: - Business Units **Purpose**: - Act as a Procurement representative to internal and external management level. Successfully manage internal customer relationship of the respective category **External Communication**: - Suppliers - Contractors **Purpose**: - Commercially negotiate and manage the Procurement...


  • Qatar Talent Pal Full time

    **Senior Product Marketing Manager | Canonical | Qatar**: 100% remote job **The role of a senior Product Marketing Manager**: Canonical has delivered secure open source to millions of users and enterprises. We’re looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager who will be responsible for developing marketing strategy and go to market plans at a global...


  • Qatar Dolphin Energy Full time

    **PRIMARY PURPOSE** Plan, manage, and lead all operations in Project Development for Dolphin Energy UAE. Ensure all projects are completed from data collation to project handover within approved parameters and aligned with industry best practices, Dolphin Energy guidelines, and stakeholder expectations. Aim to meet customer satisfaction and support the...


  • Qatar Jameson Legal Full time

    We are looking for an experienced regulatory compliance officer that is seeking the opportunity to join an international energy trading business based in Qatar. The primary purpose of the job is to report and review the laws, regulations, and exchange rules in connection with the products traded by the firm, both on a physical and derivative bases. The role...

  • Senior Operations

    1 day ago


    Qatar Linum Consult Full time

    **Linum Consult’s client is a major company operating in the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Senior Manager to develop and oversee the Operations & Maintenance team for their Metro and Light Rail network in Qatar.** **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Providing strategic direction, planning, and managing development and...


  • Qatar Majid Al Futtaim Full time

    Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region,...


  • Qatar Majid al Futtaim Properties Full time

    Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region,...