QSTL-EACOP- SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEER

About this job:

Q-Sourcing Tanzania Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania Uganda Kenya Rwanda and South Sudan.

On behalf of our Tanzania based client we are looking for a competent and experienced Senior Contract Engineer.

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Report to: EACOP PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT LEAD

JOB LOCATION: Dar es Salaam Tanzania

MISSIONS / JOB DIMENSIONS

The Senior Contracts Engineer will work as a member of the construction team and report to the Contracts Lead with daily coordination with the construction management team. The Senior Contracts Engineer will attend project review meetings on a regular basis and be expected to provide detailed analysis and professional advice in relation to contentious matters on behalf of EACOP and provide accurate substantiation of contract management and status up dates.

The Job Holder is responsible for:

• Liaise with Contracts Lead to ensure the contracts related procedures are implemented.
  
• Day to day contract administration change management and claims quantification / processing (including reviewing contractor claims and building counter claims)
  
• Contract schedule management and input into project changes impacting execution together with clarity of engineering
  
• construction changes and remeasurement of Bills of Quantities in accordance with the contract.
  
• Support the Contracts Lead in the implementation of the day-to-day contracts management tools for both reporting and tracking.
  
• To provide the relevant inputs for the weekly/monthly Contracts/Change Order reports
  
• Contribute to preparation analysis update and follow up of the C&P planning
  
  

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

The EACOP project includes a 1445km 24in oil export pipeline 8 above ground facilities a green field marine terminal with an export jetty and a series of main line block valves and trace heating stations. 150km of feeder lines from Upstream facilities will tie-in to the EACOP project. The Pipeline project will be the largest privately led with Government participation transnational infrastructure project ever undertaken in East African region. The project overall tonnage is estimated at 500000t of material and equipment.

Behind the numerous technical (the longest electrically heat traced pipeline in the world) environmental and social challenges faced by the project Government of Uganda and Government of Tanzania agreed to develop EACOP project in a fast-track mode. The project is aiming at a Ready for Start-up (RFSU) schedule not later than 36 months after FID.

The context is complex with numerous stakeholders environmental and societal / local content stakes three partners two involved countries new to oil development (Uganda and Tanzania) and the need for project development in accordance with IFC standards to secure the necessary financing.

In the current context of low oil price the project needs to be developed with low CAPEX & OPEX to support the development economics and enable FID while maintaining the technical quality of the installations with high H3SE requirements and focus.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ACTIVITIES

Contract Administration

• To manage the awarded Contracts contractually and commercially and liaise actively with relevant technical specialists for the technical management of Contractors.
  
• To manage the process associated with contractual and commercial changes (changes orders) according to Change Order Procedure and Delegation of Authorities in force coordinate requests for technical changes and follow-up related approval process.
  
• To participate for the contracts in charge in the development of Project Budget and subsequent revisions (as requested) according to actual expenditure versus planned budget potential changes.
  
• As a general manner to manage all contractual and commercial activities related to Contracts he is in charge of up to close-out in the frame and with respect to procedural obligations as per Agreements with Uganda & Tanzanian Authorities Decrees and Laws in force Partners Agreement and in strict compliance of delegation of authorities and associated Contract and Procurement procedures.
  
• Provide detailed analysis in relation to contentious matters on behalf of EACOP.
  
• Drafting contractual narratives and investigate reports in the defense of claim management
  
• Participate in the contracts team meetings (in alignment with Contracts Lead) to efficiently manage the contract and escalate any potential or actual issues delays or commercial impacts which could adversely affect the successful completion of the contract.
  
• Working with the support of the Contracts Lead and project team on dispute resolution for claims oversight and managing contracting interfaces professionally with non-confrontational behaviors to resolve contracting issues.
  
• Coordinates with the construction teams for day-to-day administration of contracts.
  
• Responsible for the timely preparation of legal and contractual documents such as Letters Change Orders Insurance Documents Contractual Certificates etc...
  
• Reviews and assists in resolving and processing payment certificates invoices claims and back charges.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Contracts Lead / Senior Contracts Engineer.
  

Others

• To timely report to the Contracts Lead assisting her/him as required in communication with Project Management and highlighting progress and encountered areas of concern.
  
• To ensure confidentiality of all the contractual and commercial documentation produced (whatever its support).
  
• To have knowledge of EACOP Company Rules and Specifications (CRs/GSs) Project Procedures etc. related to Contract and Procurement and their application to the Project. To adopt and demonstrate exemplary behavior with regard H3SE and H3SE rules implementation.
  
• To adopt and demonstrate exemplary behavior regarding ethics and project code of conduct policy.
  
• To participate to meetings with partners authorities and other stakeholders as required.
  
• To carry out any other duties or tasks that may be required by the position.
  

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Integrate all elements of the project pertaining to his activities with utmost respect for the environmental and societal situation also ensuring contractual risk during execution phase are minimized and monitored.
  
• Ensuring highest level of contractual protection possible for Company on the contractual vis a vis the Contractor.
  
• Supporting and coordination EACOP project teams.
  

Requirements

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying Law Commercial or Engineering.

Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 7 years in Oil & Gas Industry with excellent post contract administration experience with similar large-scale projects & environment.

Technical Competencies: Broad Contracts and Project experience (both commercial and contractual). Comprehensive knowledge of the C&P process.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

English as mother tongue or Fluent in English (speaking and writing).

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment
  

How to apply:

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: or link below not later than 5^th November 2025.

position is open to Locals and Expats.

For any further clarifications call 0.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.