Senior Claims Manager (Astana 5/2)

Responsibilities:

• Lead project claims and change management activities, including strategy development and implementation.

• Identify, prepare, submit, and manage claims related to scope changes, delays, variations, and differing site conditions.

• Analyze EPC, FEED, engineering, and construction contracts to assess entitlement, risks, and recovery opportunities.

• Provide contractual advice and impact assessments on cost and schedule to project and construction teams.

• Lead and support negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution related to claims and variations.

• Proactively manage claim risks, support dispute avoidance, and promote best practices in contract compliance and documentation.

• Report claim status, exposures, and recovery forecasts, coordinating with legal and project stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in claims management within pipeline construction, oil & gas, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience with EPC, FEED, engineering and construction contracts.
• Strong background in change management, delay analysis, and claims preparation.
• In-depth knowledge of international contract forms (e.g., FIDIC or bespoke EPC contracts).