Contract Administrator

Summary of Contract Administrator Job Vacancy - Muscat (Oman)

This is an office based role working a 5 day working week based in Muscat. The successful candidate will take up the role of Contract Administrator with a British ran consultancy executing the EPCM contract and other major facilities contracts relating to large oil and gas based work in Oman. This is a permanent role and you will be based in Muscat Oman.

Project Details

This is an office based role working a 5 day working week based in Muscat. The successful candidate will take up the role of Contract Administrator with a British ran consultancy executing the EPCM contract and other major facilities contracts relating to large oil and gas based work in Oman. This is a permanent role and you will be based in Muscat Oman.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain an understanding of the EPCM contract;
• Review of all documents for the EPCM contract;
• Examining and verifying priced documents at site (mainly through site instructions);
• Assist with the validation of re-measured work
• Attend progress meetings as required on site to ensure acquaintance with contractual matters and matters affecting costs;
• Liaise with company personnel on site to offer contractual advice;
• Assist with the administration of all reimbursable cost activities;
• Assist with the preparation of the final account/cost recovery files;
• Provide analyses and advice on contractual claims for progress payments, additional work, and close-out; and
• Prepare reports for the company's project manager and other groups as required

Desired Skills and Experience

• Working in a Contracts Manager / Administration role on oil and gas projects is essential
• Experience in managing EPC lump sum contracts is desired but not necessarily essential for ideal candidates
• Previous experience of working for an EPC main contractor is desired
• Previous Middle Eastern experience is a benefit but not essential
• Familiar with electronic measurement systems
• Demonstrated commitment to HSSE
• High level of written and oral communication skills

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Candidates must hold a degree qualification or equivalent

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a leading British ran consultancy with particular strengths in claims and dispute resolution. They have offices worldwide and are a widely regarding as a leading employer in this sector. They have an established and growing base in the Middle East region including offices in the UAE, Qatar and Oman.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Circa 4,500 - 7,000 OR's pm (DOE)