Contracts Lead | NFXP OFFSHORE

Responsibilities

• Leads Contract administration of Offshore Contracts for Jackets Topsides and Pipelines facilities.
• Provides contract strategy advice to the Project Management Team with respect to contract process, preparation, change order management, claims and final close out.
• In charge of the contract administration activities of a multi-billion project.
• Develop contracting scenarios to support effective Contracting Strategy workshops.
• Lead the PMT in preparation of FEED/EPCI/LLI contracts in partnership with Legal and Supply departments.
• Advise on the process to produce technical bid evaluation plans, procedures, and models for evaluating technical bids.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure that terms of the contract are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.
• Manage all post-award activities not limited to preparation of formal correspondences (i.e., letters), change orders, claims, insurance & guarantees administration.
• Advise Offshore Project Management Team (PMT) in handling major change orders and claims and negotiations with EPC contractors and LLI suppliers, interfacing with Supply and Legal departments as needed.
• Advise contractor claims effectively and resolve issues on behalf of the company, and coordinate on legal issues with Supply and Legal departments.
• Coordinate the transfer of the LLI contracts through novation or free issue to the chosen EPIC contractor.
• Advise on the breach of contracts in a timely manner.
• Review contract agreements to identify and recommend amendments and improvements of existing contracts for inclusion in future project contracts.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics and Statistics.

8 years of experience in contract management related to EPC contracts including a minimum of 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry and at least 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/ subcontractors/ service/ vendor personnel.

• Experience in contract formulation activities, systems, and processes across a broad range of Contracts.
• Experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge in project business related function/discipline such as planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, claims, management, risk management, change management, procurement, pre- and postaward contract management, actionable and informative reporting, support services, lessons learned, etc.
• Knowledge in international standards, best practices and methodologies as it relates to business disciplines.
• SME level competence in candidate's specific business discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant business processes/procedures.
• Experience with risk assessment approach in decision making.

Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance

10 Hours / 6 Days

36 months, with possible extension

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