Contracts Engineer
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “PMC Specialist Contracts Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Contracts ManagementOil and Gas
Required qualifications
Field of studyConstruction Management, Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Preferred qualifications
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Field of studyCommercial Management, Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Wood is currently recruiting for Lead Engineer Contract under ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project.
Responsibilities
Job Objective
- Lead the contracts management function for engineering and construction projects, ensuring effective contract administration, compliance, risk management, and commercial governance.
- Provide technical and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and contract award to project close-out.
- Minimize commercial and contractual risks while maximizing project performance and protecting the organization's interests.
- Ensure timely management of contract variations, claims, disputes, and stakeholder communications to support successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with project, engineering, procurement, legal, and commercial teams to achieve project and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, review, evaluation, and administration of engineering, procurement, construction, and service contracts.
- Review contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Provide contractual advice and guidance to project teams on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage contract execution activities, ensuring all contractual commitments are fulfilled by both parties.
- Oversee the assessment, negotiation, and processing of change orders, variations, and contract amendments.
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare, review, and support the submission of contractual claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution documentation.
- Monitor contractor and vendor performance against contractual requirements and key performance indicators.
- Support tendering and procurement activities, including bid evaluations, contract clarifications, and negotiations.
- Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
- Coordinate with legal, commercial, procurement, and project management teams on contractual matters.
- Ensure timely notification and management of contractual issues that may impact project cost, schedule, or quality.
- Prepare contractual reports, risk assessments, and management presentations for senior leadership.
- Lead negotiations with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
- Mentor and guide junior contracts engineers and contract administrators to enhance team capability and performance.