Contracts Manager

Accountability

  • Administration of Main Contract and Sub-contracts terms and conditions and ensure adherence,
  • Supply commercial and contractual assistance to Supply Chain,
  • Coordinate Insurance and Bank Guarantee requirements with legal,
  • Support and participate in the development of contracting strategies, preparation of Sub-contracts and management of Sub-contract tendering and award process as applicable,
  • Prepare and maintain the Contract requirements Plan,
  • Monitor the performance and compliance with the contractual requirements and the signatory powers, expedite disciplines where necessary and highlight potential areas of concern,
  • Contribute to the commercial and contractual awareness across the Project Team throughout the life of the project,
  • Report Main contract deliverables – liaise with Engineering Project Manager and Planning Engineer to establish exhaustive list of specs, drawings, manuals, format, and requirement dates etc. as required by Contract & follow up of their timely submission,
  • Identification , highlight and presentation to the project team of Contract notice periods, key risks and any relevant clauses – e.g. comments system, client reviews etc. and provision of associated support thereafter (including preparation of contract handbook for Site construction management),
  • Draft formal and ensure up to date Project correspondence as applicable;
    • Payment Milestones follow-up; Identification, highlight and presentation to the team of Contract notice and submission requirements, key risks and any relevant clauses – e.g. client approval etc. and provision of associated support thereafter,
    • Maintain a compliant auditable contractual management.
  • Contribute to the commercial and contractual awareness across the Unit team(s) throughout the life of the contract(s),
  • Draft formal and ensure up to date Project correspondence as applicable,
  • Payment follow-up and support,
  • Participate and Provide input to Risk and Opportunities management,
  • Ensure delivery and warranty conditions are applied in line with contract provisions.

Liaises with:

  • Internally with Legal Counsels and Project team members (head office and site),
  • Externally with Client, Sub-contractors and Vendors.

Qualifications

  • Degree or MBA in one of the following disciplines (Business Management, Law, Construction Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying).
  • In excess of 10 years of experience in contract management.
  • Experience within the Oil & Gas industry preferred. EPC contracting experience also considered for the role.
  • Fluent English.