PMC Sr Contracts Manager

PMC Senior Contracts Manager - Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are currently recruiting for a PMC Senior Contracts Manager role to support our ADNOC offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The position will be based at our client office with a possibility of offshore rotation assignment in Ab Dhabi, UAE, as required.

What We Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: actively committed across our business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
• Medical and group life insurance, personal accident cover; End of Service gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan and paid by Wood shares.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment at 5 year milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans.
• Global connections and Energy Transition Academy with expert sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administration of EPC/EPCI, EPIC, FEED, and service contracts for offshore projects.
• Ensure project activities comply with contract requirements, scope, KPIs and commercial standards.
• Review, analyse and interpret complex contractual terms for risks, obligations and liabilities.
• Prepare and issue contractual correspondence, notices and responses within timelines.
• Evaluate contractor claims related to variations, delays, disruptions, and extensions of time.
• Develop robust commercial positions and negotiation strategies; prepare defense documentation and support dispute resolution processes.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow and contract value changes; support cost forecasting, VOWD and financial risk assessments.
• Manage variations, change orders and contract amendments from initiation to agreement.
• Provide contractual input during FEED, tender preparation, ITB development and bid evaluations.
• Participate in technical commercial clarifications and vendor negotiations.
• Maintain a risk register, propose mitigation measures and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and offshore standards.
• Work closely with engineering, project controls, legal, procurement and offshore operations teams.
• Represent the PMC team in contractual meetings with clients, contractors and authorities.
• Provide guidance to junior contract engineers and administrators.
• Prepare weekly/monthly commercial reports, KPI dashboards and executive summaries.
• Maintain documentation for audit and contractual traceability and ensure document control compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, LLM) preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in contract management within offshore oil & gas projects.
• At least 5-7 years in a PMC/Client representative role.
• Strong background in EPCI, EPIC or major offshore installation contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing claims, variations and dispute resolution.
• Preferably holding MRICS, RICS, CIPS, AACE, FIDIC certification or equivalent.

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 race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.

Job Details

• Role Level: Mid Level
• Work Type: Full Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Company: Wood plc
• Job Function: Management
• Industry: Professional Services