Contract Engineer

Duration / Location

Starting date: End of June / Beginning of July 2025

Duration: 12 months

Renewable: Yes

Location: Muscat, Oman

Status: Residential

Activities

• Manage all activities related to the prequalification, preparation, issuance, assessment, and award of tenders and contracts.
• Represent the project team on contract issues during internal and external meetings.
• Provide contracts and procurement advice to project stakeholders.
• Identify contract variations early and communicate them to the relevant Package Contract Representative.
• Prepare documentation for TEP Oman Contracts Committee and JV approval bodies.
• Participate in contract audits and ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Handle commercial and contractual correspondence with contractors.
• Liaise with project teams and contractors to track milestones and avoid delays or penalties.
• Maintain time, payment, and milestone schedules; provide advice on payment terms.
• Monitor contract payment status and prepare contractual credit and liability reports.
• Manage legal issues such as damages, claims, and disputes.
• Advise on contractual, commercial, taxation, insurance, and legal matters.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly contracts and procurement reports.
• Ensure that ICV (In-Country Value) objectives are implemented.
• Negotiate contract variations with contractors.
• Lead the development and execution of sourcing, pre-tenders, ITTs, tender openings, and proposal evaluations.
• Ensure procurement and contract administration align with COMPANY/JOA approved procedures.
• Prepare submissions for Contracts Committee (Prequalification Plan, Procurement Plan, RFA & RFV).
• Conduct market investigations and benchmark activities to ensure competitive pricing and industry alignment.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Education: Engineering degree
• Professional experience: 10+ years in contracts/procurement, including EPC and O&M
• Middle East experience: Preferred
• Languages: Fluent in English

Other Observations

• International travel may be required due to the distribution of contractors and vendors across different locations.