Subcontract Engineer

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, ARE
In-Office
Entry level
Energy • Chemical • Industrial • Renewable Energy
The Role
Assists with subcontract administration for EPC construction projects, including contract drafting, amendments, change orders, claims, invoices, back charges, payment releases, and tender awards. Reviews subcontractor proposals and claims, maintains contract and change records, identifies delay and disruption risks, prepares formal correspondence, and supports negotiations. Coordinates with legal, tax, insurance, compliance, construction, and client teams while ensuring subcontract terms provide back-to-back coverage with client contracts.
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Company Description

SAMSUNG E&A is a specialized EPC company that provides comprehensive solutions across all areas of the plant industry. With strong pride for our pioneering role in the history of the Korean plant industry in the past 50 years, we successfully performed numerous projects around the world and grew into a globally competitive engineering company. We continuously expand our business across the engineering industry including Oil and Gas processing, Refinery, Petrochemical, Energy Transition, Environmental, Industrial and BIO areas. Based on our extensive experience, accumulated technologies and talented resources, we provide various services from the feasibility studies to engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M.

We are looking for candidates who embody creativity, commitment, and collaboration — professionals who thrive in an innovative environment, are dedicated to excellence, and excel in teamwork. 

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where ideas are valued, and collective success drives our future.

Job Description

Job Summary

  • Assisting Field Control Manager on Subcontract administration with management, administration and review of Subcontract Agreements or its amendments

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Handle contract changes by negotiating with subcontract person
  • Handle comprehensive cost, delay, variation claims
  • Participate in review and negotiation of subcontractor claims under supervision and guidance by Contract Administrator III (Contract Manager).
  • Review progress invoices from subcontractor.
  • Maintain files of subcontract document
  • Organize history of all claim, change order and back charge under subcontracts.
  • Verify subcontractor requests for release of hold back and final payments. 
  • Report any potential claim related with delay or disruption through correspondence such as daily report or incoming letters, etc.
  • Respond to claims issued by subcontractors through official letters.
  • Prepare claim details and issue notification of claim to subcontractors or owner.
  • Attend weekly construction meeting with subcontractors  to get update on site issues and advise construction team to avoid exposure to liabilities.
  • Review proposals submitted by subcontractors for new or additional work.
  • Prepare subcontract approval paperwork (subcontract RRC, GRRC and Tender Board paperwork) where required in support of ITT’s and awards.
  • Ensure that where appropriate the sub-contract terms drafted ensure full back to back coverage with client contracts.
  • Prepare and issue to the selected contractors approved contracts and deal with subsequent contract amendments and Call offs and purchase orders.
  • Maintain and log all subcontract change authorizations and amendments where appropriate liaise with legal, tax, insurance and compliance to obtain their input into subcontracts.
  • Such other works of incidental and related as Subcontract Engineer.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree 

Experience

  • In cost control
  • Project based field control experience ideally gained within the Oil and Gas industry or Petrochemical industry
  • Experience in drafting / working with contracts for all tiers of suppliers in differing commercial and contractual arrangements
  • Experience working within an active and lively operational team
  • Oil and gas experience in tendering, awarding, managing and negotiating subcontracts

Knowledge

  • Comprehensive Knowledge of contract and legal issues
  • Excellent communication and management skills with proven ability of leadership.
  • Knowledge of oil/gas/petrochemical or power plants Construction issues and the cost/schedule/risk factors associated.
  • Working to basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of Government laws on construction, tax, and insurances of the host country
  • Knowledge of international construction standards
  • Ability to deal with contractual qualifications efficiently and effectively
  • Solid working knowledge of LOGIC based terms and conditions (Well Services, On-Offshore Services, Major Items of Plant and Equipment, Mobile Drilling Rigs – useful but not essential) including the ability to work with and modify special conditions

Technical Skills / Competencies

  • Planning / Scheduling 
  • Cost Management 
  • Resource Management 
  • Quality / Safety Management 
  • Progress Management
  • System knowledge 
  • Client Management 
  • Inter-department Coordination  
  • Document Control 
  • Risk Management 
  • Project Management
  • Construction Methodology
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Procurement
  • Engineering 

Additional Information

Our benefits include:

  • Accommodation
  • Flight Tickets
  • Medical Insurance
  • Transportation

Disclaimer: Samsung E&A does not require job seekers to pay any fees, charges, or security deposits at any stage of the recruitment process. We have not authorized any individuals, agencies, or firms to collect payments on our behalf. If you're applying for a job with us, be aware that employment opportunities will never involve payment.

Be cautious of scams and do not trust anyone claiming to represent Samsung E&A who demands payment in exchange for employment opportunities.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in cost control
  • Project-based field control experience, ideally in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry
  • Experience drafting or working with contracts for suppliers across differing commercial and contractual arrangements
  • Experience working within an operational team
  • Oil and gas experience in tendering, awarding, managing, and negotiating subcontracts
  • Comprehensive knowledge of contract and legal issues
  • Excellent communication, management, and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of oil, gas, petrochemical, or power plant construction issues and related cost, schedule, and risk factors
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of host-country construction, tax, and insurance laws
  • Knowledge of international construction standards
  • Ability to handle contractual qualifications efficiently and effectively
  • Working knowledge of LOGIC-based terms and conditions; experience with special conditions is useful but not essential
  • Planning and scheduling skills
  • Cost management skills
  • Resource management skills
  • Quality and safety management skills
  • Progress management skills
  • Client management and interdepartmental coordination skills
  • Document control and risk management skills
  • Project management and construction methodology knowledge
  • Quantity surveying and procurement knowledge
  • Engineering knowledge
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The Company
6,597 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

Samsung E&A is a specialized EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company providing comprehensive solutions across the plant industry. The company delivers high-quality engineering and project management services for various sectors, including oil and gas processing, refinery, petrochemicals, and biotechnology. It offers a full project lifecycle from feasibility studies and engineering to procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation and maintenance worldwide.

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