Contracts Lead (WO-1103-Q)

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business Discipline.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 10 years broad contracts management experience in major oil and gas projects.
• Experience in major Construction Projects (including brown-field work) with total capital expenditure >USD$1B.
• Experience with multi-cultural type projects.
• Expert knowledge of contract administration principles, theories, and concepts.

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Review contractual terms & conditions to ensure compliance by the Contractors and ensure Company requirements are continually being met.
2. Lead the administration of the Contracts, document and record changes and amendments, manage claims, monitor bonds/guarantees/insurances, prepare contract change orders, and perform contract close-out activities.
3. Lead the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by Contractors. Take the lead in preparing contractual response letters to the Contractors.
4. Interface with Contractors in resolving Contractual and Procurement related issues.
5. Review ITT and bid summaries for compliance with project requirements and protection of Company interests.
6. Participate in review of alternative vendors proposed by Contractors and evaluate acceptability both technically and commercially.
7. Undertake complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers.
8. Establish and monitor performance and contribute to the monthly PMT progress reports.
9. Review and validate invoices for payment (Payment Milestones and Progress).
10. Work independently within established procedures, plans, budgets, and contributes to the development of these.