Contract Manager

About Us

PEG is an international engineering and contracting company with a presence across selected strategic geographies. With over 50 years of proven experience , PEG delivers process design, engineering solutions, and project management services across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Renewables sectors.

Our capabilities cover the full project lifecycle, from conceptual and front-end engineering design (FEED) and feasibility studies through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning and start-up, to operations and maintenance .

About the Role

Are you an experienced Contract Manager with a strong background in EPC Oil & Gas projects ?

We are looking for a skilled and commercially driven Contract Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale Oil & Gas projects in the Middle East .

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contractual and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong focus on contract administration, commercial and contractual risk management, claims and variations, and client and subcontractor management .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contracts professional to contribute to complex international EPC projects and work closely with project management, commercial, procurement, legal, and technical teams.

Location: Dubai, UAE / Iraq (Site-Based Rotation)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual activities from project award through close-out.
• Administer EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Provide contractual guidance and support to Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commercial teams.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review, interpret, and negotiate contract terms, amendments, variations, and change orders.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and management of claims, notices, and entitlement submissions.
• Support dispute resolution activities and contract negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of contractual records and correspondence.
• Monitor contract performance and advise management on contractual exposures and opportunities.
• Participate in commercial and progress review meetings with clients and project stakeholders.
• Interface with Legal, Commercial, Procurement, and Project Controls teams to ensure alignment on contractual matters.
• Prepare periodic reports highlighting contractual issues, risks, claims status, and mitigation actions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Contract Management within the Oil & Gas, EPC, Energy, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience managing EPC contracts throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, and contractual risk assessment.
• Solid background in claims management, variation orders, change management, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to review, negotiate, and draft contractual correspondence and commercial agreements.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Controls.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience on large-scale Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Familiarity with ADNOC, Aramco, Basra Oil Company, PDO, or other major operators.
• Knowledge of procurement and subcontract management processes.
• PMP, CCM, MRICS, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with arbitration, dispute avoidance, and commercial claims strategy.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on strategically important Oil & Gas projects.
• International and multicultural working environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a dynamic project organization.