Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare tender documents, scopes of work, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate pre bid meetings and communication with bidders.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of contractor proposals.
• Support negotiation and recommendation for contract award

Financial Control & Monitoring

• Invoice Management: Oversee the verification and processing of contractor invoices to ensure payments are made on time.
• Consumption Tracking: Rigorously monitor contract consumption vs. Cap value to ensure expenditures remain within approved limits.
• Cost Optimization: Proactively explore subcontract cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives.

Subcontractor Evaluation

• Monthly Reporting: Conduct monthly subcontractor evaluations to assess quality of work, schedule adherence, and HSE compliance.
• Performance Accountability: Maintain subcontractor scorecards and provide regular reports to the Production Control Department Head on delivery performance.

Change Management & Commercial Support

• Review and evaluate variations, claims, and extensions of time.
• Prepare cost assessments and justification reports for variations.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to the contract holder and technical teams.
• Support annual budgeting and cost control activities.

Compliance & Documentation

• Administer contracts in accordance with company policies and established procedures.
• Ensure contractors comply with contractual terms, deliverables, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, correspondence, and records.
• Participate in audits and provide required documentation as needed

General Support

• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the Line Manager to support the department's objectives.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Adhere to all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment

• Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements.
• Ensure that performance reporting and analysis do not compromise safety, quality, or compliance standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in commercial, contract engineer, procurement, or project controls.
• Experience in maritime fields is preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract laws, contract drafting, and commercial terms.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/contract management systems.

Preferred Certifications

• MCIPS or CPCM highly preferred.
• Certification in FIDIC Contract Management is a significant advantage.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., RICS, CIPS, or Omani Society of Engineers).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and professionalism.