Contract Administrator - Oil & Gas

Contract Administrator – Oil & Gas Upstream

Purpose:

Administer and manage upstream oil & gas contracts to ensure contractual compliance, commercial protection, and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer drilling, well services, EPC, operations, maintenance, and consultancy contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with contract terms.
• Review and process variations, change orders, claims, and extensions of time.
• Support tendering activities, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Maintain contract records, correspondence, and contractual documentation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Assist in dispute resolution and contract closeout activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Quantity Surveying, or related field.

Experience:

• 6+ years of contract administration experience in the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Strong experience in drilling, production, EPC, and field operations contracts.
• Knowledge of contract management, claims, and commercial negotiations.

Skills:

• Strong contract administration and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and oil & gas contract forms.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar contract management systems.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.