Contracts Lead
Job Purpose
Lead role in the hands on post award contract management activities related to managing a multibillion EPCC contract, and contributing to the safe project delivery on time and on budget.
Major challenges include (1) Oversight of a large volume of critical contracts (2) Providing strategy and direction on complex contractual situations; (3) Staying abreast of dynamic market conditions, and (4) large interface across many departments within the area of responsibility.
Mega LNG Capital Project execution in a dynamic environment.
Operates in a multicultural, multinational environment, which requires professional conduct and proper office protocol.
Works often under significant time pressure.
Negotiate with multiple parties for the benefit of the company.
Drive or contribute to the implementation of best in class contract and project execution industry standards.
Key Job Accountabilities
Responsible for undertaking hands on Commercial and Contracting activities related to all aspects of post award contract management of the EPCC contract.
Support delivery of actions within the Value Protection plan and manage contractual correspondence and changes in line with approved processes to deliver best value for company and shareholders.
Identify contractual risks, and advise on mitigation strategies.
Contribute to regular commercial and contract performance reports prepare for project leadership.
Work with Performance & Delivery Claims team to ensure robust management of any claims and disputes that may arise as per company governance.
Maintain close effective relationship with other Project Management Team (PMT) members and Functional Managers, Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies.
Coordinate preparation for contract evaluations and end of contract close outs in accordance with relevant company procedures.
Able to work in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures, as well as within a dynamic team that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance, requiring the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and the ability to multitask as essential skills.
Person Specification – Minimum Requirements
(These are the minimum requirements that a jobholder must have to be appointed to this job. This will be applied for all staff considered for recruitment, transfers, and promotions.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree (Business, law, engineering, supply chain management, construction management, Quantity Surveying or engineering).
Knowledge and/or Experience
8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/service/vendor personnel.
Experience in Lump Sum Major Energy Projects (postaward) in similar position.
Hands on experience managing contractors, i.e., drafting contractual correspondence, management of change orders/variations, and providing timely contractual advice to the project management team.
Technical and Business Skills
Strong influencing skills.
Strong business and risks acumen.
Legal, Dispute claims resolution experiences will be a plus.
Capable of writing well documented commercial correspondences.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and Communication skills with team leadership qualities.
Drive culture of continuous improvement balancing quick wins and overall strategic roadmap.