JOB DESCRIPTIONQUALIFICATIONS
Wood is currently recruiting for Lead Engineer Contract under ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project.
RESPONSIBILITIESJob Objective
- Lead the contracts management function for engineering and construction projects, ensuring effective contract administration, compliance, risk management, and commercial governance.
- Provide technical and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and contract award to project close-out.
- Minimize commercial and contractual risks while maximizing project performance and protecting the organization's interests.
- Ensure timely management of contract variations, claims, disputes, and stakeholder communications to support successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with project, engineering, procurement, legal, and commercial teams to achieve project and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, review, evaluation, and administration of engineering, procurement, construction, and service contracts.
- Review contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Provide contractual advice and guidance to project teams on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage contract execution activities, ensuring all contractual commitments are fulfilled by both parties.
- Oversee the assessment, negotiation, and processing of change orders, variations, and contract amendments.
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare, review, and support the submission of contractual claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution documentation.
- Monitor contractor and vendor performance against contractual requirements and key performance indicators.
- Support tendering and procurement activities, including bid evaluations, contract clarifications, and negotiations.
- Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
- Coordinate with legal, commercial, procurement, and project management teams on contractual matters.
- Ensure timely notification and management of contractual issues that may impact project cost, schedule, or quality.
- Prepare contractual reports, risk assessments, and management presentations for senior leadership.
- Lead negotiations with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
- Mentor and guide junior contracts engineers and contract administrators to enhance team capability and performance.
- Ensure adherence to company governance, ethics, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Commercial Management, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills
- Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
- Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software