Education Requirements and Acceptable Alternatives

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management – Mandatory
• Specialization in Contracts / Commercial Management – Preferred
• Strong hands-on contracts and procurement experience may substitute for formal specialization

Required Courses / Certifications

• FIDIC Training (practical application is essential)
• PMP – Advantage
• Procurement / Tendering Courses – Preferred
• Claims Management / Contract Law Training – Preferred

Screening Questions

Question

Accept (Yes / Ideal Answer)

Reject (No / Wrong Answer)

Have you worked in a contracts and procurement role within PMC/Consultant?

Yes – PMC/Consultant experience

No – Only contractor execution

Have you been involved in tendering and procurement processes?

Yes – End-to-end or strong involvement

No – No procurement exposure

Have you prepared or reviewed tender documents (RFPs, BOQs)?

Yes – Hands-on experience

No – No involvement

Have you evaluated bids and supported contract awards?

Yes – Participated in evaluation

No – No evaluation role

Do you have hands-on experience with FIDIC contracts?

Yes – Applied practically

No – No FIDIC exposure

Have you handled contract correspondence and documentation?

Yes – Drafted and managed communications

No – No involvement

Have you supported claims and variation management?

Yes – Assisted in claims/variations

No – No exposure

Have you coordinated with commercial, planning, and site teams?

Yes – Cross-functional role

No – Isolated role

Have you worked on large-scale or marine/infrastructure projects?

Yes – Relevant project experience

No – Small/general projects only

Have you prepared reports related to procurement and contracts?

Yes – Regular reporting

No – No reporting

Other Important Requirements / Remarks

• Experience in marine / coastal / infrastructure projects is a strong advantage
• Strong understanding of:
• Tendering processes
• Contract administration
• Procurement coordination
• Must be strong in:
• Documentation
• Contractual communication
• Attention to detail
• Experience in multi-package environments is preferred
• Strong coordination with:
• Commercial team
• Planning team
• Site/construction teams

Required Experience – Sr. Contracts & Procurement Engineer (PMC Level)

10–12+ years of experience

Typical Career Progression:

• 0–5 years: Contracts / Procurement Engineer
• 5–10 years: Senior Contracts / Procurement Engineer
• 10–12 years: Sr. Contracts & Procurement Engineer

Below Requirement:

• 8–9 years: Borderline
• Less than 8 years: Not suitable

Important Note (Marine Package):

• Candidate must understand logistics constraints and procurement challenges in marine works
• Exposure to:
  • Imported materials
  • Specialized contractors
  • Long lead equipment