Contract Manager – Oil & Gas EPC Projects

About the role

This Contract Manager position covers contractual, legal, tax, insurance and commercial matters across the EPC lifecycle, from pre-qualification and bidding through to post-award. It is based in Iraq, with a minimum 2-year term that is renewable, and follows a 45-day onsite / 45-day free rotation. The work schedule is 10 hours per day (1 hour lunch), 6 days a week with Friday off.

Key responsibilities

• Manage contractual, legal, tax and insurance issues, client contracts and partnering agreements during the EPC stage.
• Support studies and evaluations for streamlining operations from a contractual viewpoint during pre-qualification, bidding and pre-award.
• Ensure legal diligence is sought in new jurisdictions and obtain advice on legal issues affecting the business with the Project Management Team.
• Help present key contract terms and conditions to the Project Management Team after award and ensure proper handover of documentation.
• Assist in resolving major vendor deviations from purchase of goods and site services terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with the Project Management Team on interfaces with Group Legal and external law firms during the EPS stage.
• Manage contract administration, including risk identification, mitigation and management.
• Supervise and direct Deputy Manager, Contract Engineers, Contracts Administrators and other team functions as required.
• Support the Project Management Team in initiating and preparing variations and claims, and assist in defending, negotiating and resolving claims with the client.
• Review regularly the company's position after evaluating project reports on discrepancies, anomalies, risks and opportunities, and take action.
• Manage contractual, legal, tax, commercial and insurance issues during the post-award stage.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in onshore and offshore oil and gas EPC projects, including work with clients such as ADNOC, Aramco and other GCC countries.
• Minimum bachelor's degree and a relevant project management qualification.
• Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage.