Black & Grey HR is seeking a Contract Engineer to join our clients offshore and subsea operations team on a permanent basis in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for managing administering and overseeing all contractual aspects of assigned projects - postaward contract obligations. The role ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with agreed terms project requirements and applicable contractual clauses while minimizing commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Contract Administration
- Manage and administer project contracts (e.g. EPC Survey Subsea CPA contracts).
- Ensure compliance with contract terms conditions.
- Interpret contract clauses and provide guidance to the project team and client.
Claims Management
- Prepare evaluate and recommend approval/rejection of contractor claims variations and change orders.
- Prepare and assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims and associated cost impacts.
- Identify potential contractual risks and advise mitigation strategies.
- Support dispute resolution negotiations and settlement of claims
Cost & Payment Management
- Review interim payment applications and final accounts submitted by contractors.
- Ensure accurate measurement valuation and certification of works.
- Monitor cost performance against contract budgets and approve variations & support Cost/Planning Engineers.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for the Client.
- Maintain proper records of correspondence variations claims and approvals.
- Ensure contract documentation is complete accurate and auditable.
Coordination
- Work closely with project managers planning cost engineers and risk teams.
- Provide contractual advice during project meetings and progress reviews.
- Act as a key contractual interface between Client contractors and consultants.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management on large EPC projects.
- Professional certifications (e.g. MRICS PMP CCM) are an advantage.
- Experience managed over USD 200 million Annual budgeted contracts.
- Post award Contracts experience preferred for the Assets vessels or equipment under responsibility.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities.
- Periodic client/thirdparty audit interactions readiness reviews expectation.
- MS Office SAP systems or tools or platforms.
- Strong contract interpretation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Permanent employment with a growing organization.
- Long-term career growth with a stable organization.
Required Skills:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management on large EPC projects. - Professional certifications (e.g. MRICS PMP CCM) are an advantage. - Experience managed over USD 200 million Annual budgeted contracts. - Post award Contracts experience preferred for the Assets vessels or equipment under responsibility. - Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities. - Periodic client/thirdparty audit interactions readiness reviews expectation. - MS Office SAP systems Systems or tools or platforms. - Strong contract interpretation and negotiation skills. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. - High attention to detail and documentation accuracy. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Required Education:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management or related field.
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