CONTRACT ENGINEER

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Provide technical and commercial support for the preparation, administration and management of project contracts.
• Review contract documents, scopes of work, specifications, terms and conditions, schedules, pricing documents and other contractual requirements.
• Ensure project activities are executed in accordance with contractual obligations, approved scope and agreed commercial terms.
• Support preparation, evaluation and negotiation of contracts, purchase orders, service agreements, subcontracts and amendments.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance against contractual requirements, milestones, deliverables, costs and schedules.
• Review contractor invoices, payment applications, variations, claims and supporting documentation for compliance with contract terms.
• Identify, assess and administer variations, change orders, extensions of time (EOT), claims and commercial impacts.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence, notices, approvals, changes, claims and supporting documentation.
• Review contractor correspondence and provide appropriate contractual responses in coordination with project management and legal/commercial teams.
• Track contractual milestones, deliverables, key dates, warranties, bonds, guarantees, insurance requirements and other obligations.
• Support the preparation and issuance of contractual notices in accordance with agreed notification periods.
• Analyse contractor claims and assist in determining entitlement, causation, schedule impact and associated costs.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, planning, finance, QA/QC and HSE teams on contract-related matters.
• Participate in tender evaluations, clarification meetings, contract negotiations and pre-award activities where required.
• Monitor commitments, expenditures and potential cost exposure against approved contract values.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and commercial issues while protecting the company's contractual position.
• Prepare contract status reports, commercial dashboards, claim registers, variation logs and management reports.
• Ensure proper close-out of contracts, including final accounts, outstanding claims, warranties, retention, documentation and lessons learned.
• Ensure all contract administration activities comply with company procedures, applicable laws, client requirements and project governance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant contract engineering/contract administration experience, preferably in oil & gas, EPC, construction, marine or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC, construction, service and subcontract agreements.
• Experience with claims, variations, change orders, EOTs, payment certification and contract close-out.
• Good understanding of project schedules, cost control and commercial management.
• Familiarity with contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, EPC and other industry-standard agreements is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant contract/project management systems.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, RICS, PMP, CCM or equivalent is an advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Contract Administration | Contract Management | Claims Management | Variations | Change Orders | EOT | Commercial Management | Contractor Management | Tendering | Negotiation | Payment Certification | Cost Control | Contract Compliance | Risk Management | Contract Close-Out

Pay: ₦140,000.00 - ₦240,000.00 per day

Work Location: In person