Lead Contracts Engineer

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Lead Contracts Engineer

The Lead Contracts Engineer is responsible for pre‑award activities including bid preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation and award and contract preparation.

The Lead Contracts Administrator I is also responsible for post‑award activities including conducting kick‑off meetings, coordinating all contract submittals and correspondence, preparation and processing of Adjustment Orders, claims and close out, and experienced in Contract enhancement procedures.

• Responsible for pre‑award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation, preparation of Recommendation for Award, contract preparation and award formalities in accordance with Client Project Gate System and procedures
• 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 propose comments on and 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
• Ensures project/facility acceptance documents are prepared and 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 takes appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on those problems which demand management attention, to ensure timely response to the client, and Management of Contract Quality standards

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 12 years total post‑graduation experience
• Minimum 5 years post‑graduation experience in oil and gas projects
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a “Lead” or “Senior” contract role
• Extensive knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law
• Excellent understanding & extensive experience of the procurement and contract administration processes and principles from preparation and issue of Bidders Lists, Contracting Plans and bid invitation package preparation through to award, administration and close out of Contracts
• Strong grasp of procedural requirements & necessity of providing an Audit Trail for Management purposes
• Must have membership of any reputable professional association