Head of Contracts (Construction - Claims)

Head of Contracts (Construction – Claims)

Location : Qatar (Onshore)

Start Date : June 2025

Contract Duration : 36 Months

Work Schedule : 10 hours / day, 6 days / week, 26 days / month

About the Role

We’re supporting a prominent international energy venture in their search for an experienced Head of Contracts to join a large-scale onshore construction project. This position is instrumental in leading the contract team on a multi-billion-dollar EPC contract within a complex, multinational, and high-stakes environment.

Ideal for candidates with strong commercial acumen and post-award contract experience on major capital energy projects, this is your chance to lead claims and change management strategy on one of the most significant energy developments in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of contract specialists managing all aspects of a major EPCC contract post-award

Oversee contract performance, change orders, dispute prevention, and claims management

Provide commercial and contractual guidance to project management and senior leadership

Develop and implement contract management strategies across the onshore scope

Ensure compliance with legal and governance frameworks in claims and dispute resolution

Work cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Finance, and Engineering to drive value protection

Support digital transformation and improvement initiatives in contract administration

Coordinate responses to contractor issues and ensure alignment across internal stakeholders

Lead contract close-out activities in accordance with project procedures and timelines

Drive recruitment and mentoring of top-tier contract professionals within the team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or related field

Minimum 10 years' experience in post-award management of major EPC contracts (Lump Sum)

Background in major energy, construction, or infrastructure projects is highly preferred

Project Management, Project Controls, or Construction Management backgrounds welcomed

Strong commercial, contractual, and legal risk awareness

Experience in claims resolution, dispute negotiation, and contract strategy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong influencing, leadership, and team development capabilities

Why Apply?

Join one of the region’s largest energy infrastructure programmes

Lead and influence major contractual strategy with real impact

Work in a diverse, high-performing international team

Gain exposure to global best practices in contract governance