Job Overview:

 McDermott has an immediate opening in Qatar for a Senior Contracts Specialist with a background in EPCI projects. The Contracts Specialist will support the Project Contracts Manager in providing the contractual and commercial oversight over the relevant contractual and commercial project functional groups to ensure contract compliance, overall commercial integrity and timely delivery.

 Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Provide support to Contracts Manager as the contract and commercial liaison between the functional groups, ensuring arcuate contractual data is used Provide appropriate support and guidance to the Contracts Manager and the project team for the effective management and administration of the Prime Contract and interaction with the Client consistent with McDermott’s practices and procedural guidelines Asist the Contracts Manager to drive the change management process by identifying and pursuing opportunities for positive change to the project Reports directly to the Project Contracts Manager who in turn reports to the Project Director who has overall responsibility for delivery of the project within the required cost and schedule constraints The Contracts Specialist will receive functional direction and support from the Director of Contract Management

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 5-10 years working experience preferably in Offshore, Subsea, or Onshore Oil and Gas related projects Extensive experience in complex lump sum projects Preferred English speaking and writing fluently Bachelor’s degree preferred Contractual and commercial knowledge to ensure contract compliance, overall commercial integrity and timely delivery Fluent in the creation and editing of all Microsoft Office Suite documents Foster an environment of teamwork to maintain high group morale and cooperation Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve project goals Excellent Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Good technical background and knowledge of oil and gas construction industry