Contracts Engineer – Airswift , Qatar

Job description
Airswift are currently seeking a Contract Engineer to join a Oil and Gas operator in Doha, Qatar.
This role will involve delivering various environmental approvals to support operating oil and gas assets for Direct Hired contract with client.
The Contracts Engineer will be based in Major Projects premises, reports directly and at all times to the Lead Contracts Engineer and Project Control Manager, Major Projects for execution of his duties and may support other contracts engineers as required.

Contract Tender Phase:
Assist in development and approval of contracting strategy for various packages. Prepare contracting scheme in line with the approved strategy. Administer the tendering process during packages and EPC package(s) to ensure the “due process” is respected and timely progress is achieved, including preparation and issuance of communication documentation with Tenderers, organisation of tender clarification meetings, organisation of tender correspondence, update of a register and filing, etc.:
Manage, monitor and control (in liaison with C&P entity) all required contractual process for CFT, ensure that all recommendations are made as per the best contractual and commercial terms
Actively report CFT progress and advise on potential delays, put forward suggestions for improvements in cost and schedule
Validate Tenderer compliance with Bank Guarantee, Parent Company Guarantee requirements, Insurances and the like.
Prepare final contract documents and obtain signatures for execution of the contract.
Manage close out the Pre-contract phase (e.g. notification of unsuccessful Tenderers, storage of tender documentation and correspondence, etc).

Contract Execution Phase:
Post award, the Contracts Engineer is directly responsible for ensuring the Contracts assigned are executed in accordance with the agreed contractual terms and conditions and that Company interest is protected at all times:
Develop within area of responsibility: Project Contract procedures and execution plans
Provide advice to the Company representative on contractual issues, and prepare / validate all contractual correspondence.
The Contracts Engineer is responsible for maintaining a database which tracks existence and the evolution of contracts, change orders, certificates, approvals and the like during the life of the project for the Contracts assigned.
The Contracts Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of all contractual data necessary to be recorded in PALM (ERP system) for establishing commitments, their follow up and invoice payment for Contracts assigned.
To carry out any other duties or tasks that may be assigned by hierarchical superiors

Qualifications & Experience Required
Graduate degree from a recognized University in the discipline.
Graduate with a good level of contractual understanding, with at least 10 years’ experience of contracts management on onshore/offshore oil & gas project.
Fluent in English (speaking and writing) with sound communication skills.
Experience in Total or MOQ contract management preferred.
Good knowledge of ARIBA for tender execution.

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