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Projects Contracts Lead Engineer

  • Location:

    Iraq, Basra

  • Sector:

    Oil & Gas

  • Contact:

    Steve Al-Bazy

  • Job ref:

    5613

  • Published:

    27 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-07-28

mselect is looking to hire a Projects Contracts Lead Engineer for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Oil & Gas contracting environment. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

Job Purpose
  • Monitoring contract performance, including key milestones & deliverables, and escalating risks/concerns promptly to prevent value leakage
  • Provide input and assist Project Managers (PMs) and PSCM in preparing tenders, contract amendments, responses to formal communication, etc
  • Review invoices for contractual compliance
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and contract info
  • Review contract-related correspondence and prepare responses in collaboration with key stakeholders
  • Review and process contract variation orders
  • Prepare contracts and associated amendments as required
  • Set up and maintain relevant registers and management reports/status updates
  • Assist with dispute resolution, claims management, and negotiation

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides ongoing support to CAMs and work requestors on all post-award contract execution tasks, PAAFs, Blanket orders & drawdowns, Maximo DR creation, BOC interface, applying contract rates and any other tasks assigned by management
  • Plays a key role in the development of tools to provide CAMs with greater visibility over contract execution
  • Engages with CAMs/Finance/PSCM regularly to review contract status/health with a focus on burn rates, resultant forecast burnout dates and premature contract expiry
  • Arranged slide decks and is a key participant in the area which focuses on contract compliance, performance, learnings and continuous improvement around contract execution practices
  • Provides support and guidance to new employees on organisational processes, procedures, and ways of working with CAMship

Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an oil and gas contracting environment
  • Experience in both pre-award and post-award contract management is an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

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*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.