Contracts Division Manager

Contracts Division Manager

Job Description

• Manage the contracts strategy for major onshore capital projects by controlling, directing, and implementing contract management processes while leading the development and stewardship of contract plans across the project.
• Provide technical, commercial, and functional leadership in all aspects of contracting, including the preparation and administration of ITT packages and EPC contracts within a high-value, complex project environment.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all project contracting activities, including ITT issuance, EPC contract execution, and service work order administration, ensuring alignment with Legal and key stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation of ITT packages and direct the full tendering process to ensure commercial integrity, competitiveness, and governance compliance.
• Establish contract strategies and govern EPC contract development to ensure clear scope definition, balanced risk allocation, and alignment with project objectives.
• Evaluate contractor technical and commercial submissions and provide recommendations on contractual acceptability and commercial exposure.
• Govern end-to-end contract administration, including change management, payments, claims resolution, securities monitoring, amendments, and closeout.
• Lead negotiations for contractor-initiated changes to secure optimal commercial outcomes while protecting cost and schedule commitments.
• Manage complex contractual disputes and oversee preparation of formal commercial correspondence to protect contractual rights and minimize risk exposure.
• Maintain strong oversight of contractual frameworks to safeguard commercial interests and mitigate risks affecting major investments.
• Develop team capability within the contracts function through mentoring, capability building, and continuous improvement.
• Drive a high-performance contracts organization focused on excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications (must have)

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

Knowledge And/or Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience across multiple project functions (e.g., project management, engineering, construction, procurement) within large-scale industrial or energy sectors.
• At least 3 years in a project management leadership role on major capital projects.
• Experience in business and risk management, including project controls, cost and schedule development, tendering, and contract management.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to
• mahirah.marisa@airswift.com
• to apply or learn more.
• Referrals are welcome too—feel free to share this opportunity with qualified professionals in your network.