PMC Senior Contracts Manager - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wood Group

Description

Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 

Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 

Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 

End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 

Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 

Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Lead and manage the administration of EPC/EPCI, EPIC, FEED, and service contracts for offshore projects.
• Ensure all project activities comply with contract requirements, scope, KPIs, and commercial standards.
• Review, analyze, and interpret complex contractual terms and conditions for risks, obligations, and liabilities.
• Prepare and issue contractual correspondence, notices, and responses in line with contract timelines.

Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Evaluate contractor claims related to variations, delays, disruptions, and extension of time (EoT).
• Develop robust commercial positions and negotiation strategies.
• Prepare claims defense documentation and support dispute resolution processes (mediation, arbitration, expert determination).

Commercial & Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and contract value changes.
• Support cost forecasting, VOWD, and project financial risk assessments.
• Manage variations, change orders, and contract amendments from initiation to agreement.

Tendering & Procurement Support

• Provide contractual input during FEED, tender preparation, ITB development, and bid evaluations.
• Participate in technical-commercial clarifications and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure alignment with company procurement policies and contracting strategy.

Risk Management

• Identify potential commercial, contractual, and interface risks in offshore scopes.
• Maintain a risk register and propose mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and offshore standards.

Stakeholder & Interface Coordination

• 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 contract administrators.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly/monthly commercial reports, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Maintain proper documentation for audit and contractual traceability.
• Ensure document control compliance for all contract documents

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• 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 with MRICS, RICS, CIPS, AACE, FIDIC certification, or equivalent.