KBR
Oil & Gas
ContractsManager
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“Contracts Manager at KBR. Skills: Contracts Manager, full lifecycle management of contracts, EPCM oil & gas projects. full lifecycle management of contracts across EPCM oil & gas projects. ensuring commercial protection, compliance, and effective contract administration”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring commercial protection; compliance; effective contract administration; minimizing risk; ensuring alignment with company and client requirements; claims control
Industry & Context.
dispute resolution skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
20 years of experience in contracts/commercial roles within oil & gas EPC/EPCM projects, experience in Middle East / Iraq onshore brownfield or major capital projects, Proven track record in managing complex client and subcontractor contracts, Knowledge of international contracting standards (FIDIC, NEC, bespoke EPC contracts)
Nice to Have
Professional certifications (e. g. , MRICS, PMP, CIPS)
What You'll Do.
full lifecycle management of contracts across EPCM oil & gas projects
ensuring commercial protection
and effective contract administration
ensuring alignment with company and client requirements
Develop and implement contract execution strategies aligned with EPCM project requirements
Lead contract drafting
Interpret contract terms and ensure compliance across project teams
Provide contractual guidance to Project Managers and discipline leads
Act as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with the client
Manage contract correspondence including notices
and formal communications
Support negotiations related to variations
Oversee preparation and administration of subcontract agreements (LSTK
Ensure flow-down of main contract terms into subcontracts
Support procurement and supply chain teams in tendering and commercial evaluations
and manage variation orders
Lead preparation and defense of contractual claims (EOT
Maintain detailed contractual records to support claims and dispute resolution
Identify contractual and commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with company procedures
and local regulations
Support audits and internal reviews related to contracts and commercial governance
Prepare regular contract status reports for senior management
Maintain contract registers
and documentation control systems
Provide commercial input to project progress and cost reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide contractual guidance to Project Managers and discipline leads; Act as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with the client; Support procurement and supply chain teams in tendering and commercial evaluations; Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in high-risk environments
Communication Scope
communication and reporting skills
Process & Methodology
EPCM project lifecycle (FEED, EPC, commissioning), Large-scale upstream/downstream projects (CPF, pipelines, utilities, infrastructure), Multi-contract environment (client + multiple EPC contractors), Brownfield and greenfield developments, High emphasis on change management and claims control
Full Job Description
**Title:** Contracts Manager (Onsite) **" Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!** **The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.** **KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. "** **Contracts Manager – Oil & Gas (EPCm)** **Abu Dhabi** **Job Summary** The Contracts Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of contracts across EPCM oil & gas projects, ensuring commercial protection, compliance, and effective contract administration. This role supports project delivery by managing client, subcontractor, and vendor contracts, minimizing risk, and ensuring alignment with company and client requirements. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Contract Strategy & Management** * Develop and implement contract execution strategies aligned with EPCM project requirements * Lead contract drafting, review, negotiation, and award processes * Interpret contract terms and ensure compliance across project teams * Provide contractual guidance to Project Managers and discipline leads **2\. Client & Stakeholder Interface** * Act as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with the client * Manage contract correspondence including notices, claims, and formal communications * Support negotiations related to variations, claims, and disputes **3\. Subcontracts & Procurement Support** * Oversee preparation and administration of subcontract agreements (LSTK, service contracts, manpower supply) * Ensure flow-down of main cont
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