Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a PMC Senior Contracts Manager with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Offshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi.



• Ensure Contractor's compliance with contractual requirements, e.g., Performance Security Bond, Letter of Credit, Insurance Policies, etc.
• Coordinate the change control process, including: amendments , change orders and other contract changes
• Providing leadership, guidance & governance to the organisation on all aspects of client contracting strategy, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with clients globally.
• Timely monitor compliance with liquidated damages contract terms
• Support the resolution of Contractor change notices and claims
• Coordinate the issue of any suspension, cancellation, and / or termination notices in line with contract terms
• Advise project team of contract administration and subcontracting issues, and steps being taken to mitigate consequences
• Participate in project team's weekly / monthly meeting with Contractor
• Capture and communicate contract administration and subcontracting lessons learned for the project
• Contract Close-Out, including Indemnity Letters, Documents for Operations, Warranty Procedure
• Establish a close-out agreement with Contractor (settlement of any outstanding items),
• Verify and agree on final account / invoice, including release of retention, if any
• List and agree on contract's surviving obligations
• Prepare and issue Contract Notices, e.g., Acceptance Notice. Resolve all contracting-related claims
• Ensure orderly turnover of project (with regards to contracting) to the operating organization
• Administration of purchase orders and service contracts including managing change orders for in or out of scope items
• Prepares Request for Proposal. Interfaces with affected sections to clarify and ensure that all necessary data has been included
• Receives contractors' responses to requests for proposals, determines each contractor's ability to meet Company and project requirements, and negotiates the terms and conditions
• Negotiate changes to the terms and conditions in order to reduce risk exposure
• Prepares contract documents and amendments, ensures that terms and conditions will be appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains accurate tracking records tailored to each contract
• Prepare and provide contractually significant communications and notices
• Review proposals to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Coordinate with the Legal, Risk, Project Controls, and Business Services on contractual terms and risk issues
• Ensure compliance with management of vital records and relevant correspondence to support reporting, contract audit, claims and litigations, and contract close out


• Experience in a contracts administration role in the oil and gas industry
• Good understanding & extensive experience of procurement and contract administration processes and principles

• Strong grasp of procedural requirements & necessity of providing an Audit Trail for Management purposes
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• 20+ years experience should cover engineering and construction projects in oil and gas industries, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents) preferably in both onshore and offshore environment
• Sound knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law
• Contract experience should cover engineering and construction projects in at least one of the power, infrastructure, environmental and/or oil and gas industries, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents) preferably in both onshore and offshore environment


Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com



Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.