Contract Specialist
Job Details
Job Title:
Contract Specialist
Department:
Project Management
Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
TBD
Job Description of Contract Specialist
✅ We are looking for an experienced Contract Specialist to join our Project Management team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be the commercial and contractual authority on our Oil & Gas projects. You will protect the company’s interests, manage contractual risk, and keep projects running on sound commercial terms from award through close-out.
✅ You will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, clients, and subcontractors. Your judgment on claims, variations, and contractual obligations will directly influence project outcomes and profitability. This is a high-visibility position for a seasoned professional who wants to make a measurable impact on major energy projects in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities of Contract Specialist
✅ Administer EPC contracts and subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.
✅ Prepare, review, and manage contractual claims, variations, change orders, and Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
✅ Identify and assess commercial risks and contractual obligations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
✅ Draft and review contractual correspondence, notices, claims, amendments, and commercial documentation.
✅ Lead negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers on commercial and contractual matters.
✅ Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure contractual requirements are understood and met.
✅ Maintain accurate contract records, change registers, and supporting documentation.
✅ Provide contractual advice and guidance to project teams and senior management.
Qualification Required for Contract Specialist
✅ Education
✅ Bachelor’s degree
✅ Experience
✅ Minimum 10 years of relevant contract management experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
✅ Strong experience in EPC contracts and contract administration.
✅ Proven track record managing contractual claims, variations, change orders, and EOT claims.
✅ Experience preparing and reviewing contractual correspondence, notices, claims, amendments, and commercial documentation.
✅ Skills
✅ Good knowledge of contract terms and conditions, commercial risks, and contractual obligations.
✅ Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Ability to coordinate effectively with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, clients, and subcontractors.
✅ Preferred
✅ Previous experience on UAE/GCC Oil & Gas projects.
✅ Knowledge of FIDIC contract forms.
✅ Previous ADNOC project experience.