Lead Contracts Administrator; Principal Procurement Contract Specialist

Position: Lead Contracts Administrator (Principal Procurement Contract Specialist)

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Company:
Worley

Primary Location

KWT-AMD-Ahmadi

Job

Procurement Management

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type:

Employee

Job Posting Unposting Date

Ongoing

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Be a part of Worley's dynamic team as we extend our management of the KERP program for another five years. With million m2 of land successfully cleared from contamination and million tons remediated, we're leading the charge in sustainable environmental restoration. Join us and contribute to this incredible journey of transforming contaminated sites into thriving ecosystems!

Primary objective

Manages, provides advice on and administers all activities concerned with contracts for works and services associated with oil and gas facilities projects carried out under various contract forms and modes of reimbursement.

Specific Accountabilities

• Responsible for pre‑award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation, contract preparation and award formalities;
• Responsible for post‑award activities including conducting kick‑off meetings, coordinating all contract submittals and correspondence, preparation and processing of variation orders, claims and close out;
• Manages the drafting of Invitation to Tender packages for contracts for large O&G facilities projects. Review and, if necessary, proposes comments on and propose alternative text/clauses to client contract conditions;
• Reviews issues with legal, risk management, tax, and accounting personnel as a condition precedent to submitting to management for approval;
• Functions as a part of a negotiating team consisting of project management staff, to establish the terms and conditions of a contract;
• Monitors and ensures the business provisions of assigned contracts are administered to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Keeps the Projects Contracts Manager advised as to the scope, financial, and risk features of applicable contracts;
• Ensures documentation to negotiate change orders are properly produced and maintained;
• Prepares letters to clients requesting approvals and interpretations necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract;
• Ensure project/facility acceptance documents are prepared and are followed through and that acceptances are signed by the client;
• Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client concerning the project, as delegated by the Project Manager;
• Identifies contractual problems and take appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on those problems which demand management attention, to ensure timely response to the client;
• Management of Contract Quality standards.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. or Degree in Science, Commerce or Law

• Chartered status (MRICS) or equivalent professional qualification;
• Minimum 10 years total post‑graduation experience if degree in Science, Commerce or Law;
• Minimum 8 years total post‑graduation experience if degree in…