Vacancy Overview
Head of Contracts
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1,000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
Airswift is seeking for Head of Contract to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.
JOB PURPOSE
Lead the contract sub team in charge of managing a multi-billion EPCC contract and contribute to the safe project delivery on time and on budget. In addition, contribute together with SUPPLY to create a Major Projects Contract Center of Expertise by learning from all shareholders and industry best practices. Contribute to build a strong Supply/Contract/Procurement skill pool supporting Major Projects vision and digital transformation.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, law or engineering)
- 10 years minimum in multi-billion Lump Sum Major Energy Projects (post-award) in similar position.
- Experienced Project manager, Construction or Project Control Manager are also invited to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for providing Commercial and Contracting direction related to aspects of managing the EPCC contract post award until Close Out. Deliver the Value Protection plan and manage the change order management process to deliver best value for COMPANY and shareholders
- Work with SUPPLY to provide expertise on claims and disputes prevention and resolution as per COMPANY governance
- Maintain close effective relationships with other Management personnel and Functional Managers, Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies.
- Develop Post-Award Contract Management Strategies and Scenarios for overall Project Onshore.
- 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 multi-task as essential skills.
- Provide central coordination for contractual responses to the EPC Contractors and ensure alignment across the project.
- Support the Project Onshore Contracts Division Manager and Business Manager in the management, evaluation and planning related to claims management and prepare material required for the COMPANY Major Projects organization, including in-depth assessments and actionable analysis.
- Together with Project Managers, accelerate the delivery of short term (quick wins) and medium terms improvement projects serving the Major Projects digital strategy to execute world class predictable mega-projects.
- Together with SUPPLY, recruit and retain world class professionals by attracting top talent and developing the best Qatari talent.