Airswift
CONTRACTS ENGINEER
AirswiftQatar3 days ago
ContractBusiness Development
Job Title: CONTRACTS ENGINEER

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or equivalent discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in pre- and post-contract administration or supply chain environment, with at least 5 years in the oil and gas industry.
  • Sound knowledge of Contracts Law (desirable).
  • Proficient in:
    • Commercial and contractual aspects of pre- and post-award contract administration.
    • Contractual correspondence, contract verbatim, and report writing.
    • Analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction techniques.
  • Familiarity with various contract types such as FEED, ECS, Construction, Consultancy, and O\&M contracts.
  • Knowledge of Incoterms and their commercial implications.
  • Computer literate with ability to perform contract analysis and evaluate statistical data (historical and projected).
  • SAP knowledge is preferred.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Advise on tendering and contracting strategies at project inception; prepare pre-qualification documents, invitations, and evaluation criteria in consultation with Sponsoring Department (SD).
  • Suggest appropriate tendering processes and prepare Tender Plan submissions along with tender strategies.
  • Review and comment on Scopes of Work/Services (SOW), identify contractual gaps, unlimited liabilities, and verify completeness of technical information.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy across tender documents; recommend suitable pricing mechanisms aligned with SOW.
  • Manage tender queries, review technical responses, and prepare commercial clarifications; ensure timely issuance of Tender Bulletins.
  • Participate in mid-tender meetings, site visits, and discussions with bidders.
  • Address deviations to General Conditions of Contract and ensure compliance of bids with tender requirements.
  • Prepare Technical Evaluation Reports and lead Commercial Evaluation, including analysis of proposals, preparation of Commercial Tabulation, and Evaluation Reports.
  • Coordinate with SD for Award Plan and Letter of Acceptance; finalize and issue draft contracts for execution.
  • Administer change management processes, evaluate proposed changes for contractual impact, and assess contractor claims from contractual and commercial perspectives.
  • Ensure timely initiation of contract close-out processes; review Completion Certificates, Statement of Final Accounts, Close-out Reports, and Discharge Certificates.
  • Identify global trends in material supply to support sourcing strategies and risk mitigation plans.
  • Participate in creation and implementation of SLAs and KPIs; monitor performance and key deliverables such as administration of bonds and guarantees.

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