SENIOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Responsibilities:
- Organise and maintain logs and files (both in terms of a central database and hard copy filing systems) in a systematic manner to allow for easy access by other department personnel.
- Post client contract award, management of prequalification and RFQs for high risk contracts under the guidance of the PCM.
- Lead negotiations and manage low to medium risk contracts.
- Participate in negotiations and drafting of high risk contracts.
- Drafting of internal approval sheet and obtaining the various levels of approval for all contracts.
- Post award subcontract management, drafting and/or review and approval of subcontract notices, amendments, change requests and change orders, warranty claims, and formalization of subcontract closeout.
- Support procurement re negotiation of purchase order terms and conditions and resolution of claims.
- Takes the opportunity to build diverse teams and values their varied approaches to work.
- Collaborates with others to achieve tasks and goals that benefit the organisation.
- Fosters cooperation and transparency across teams, functions, entities, countries and regions.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in contracts and or commercial experience
- Knowledge of technical, contractual and commercial disciplines connected with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) projects
- Experience in offshore oil and gas industry is an advantage
- Experience in Contract Negotiation
- Knowledge of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (“FPSO”) vessels is an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area such as Law or quantity surveying / Master’s qualification in a relevant subject such as construction law, business administration or economics will be of value. Law and contract law as part of academic studies is preferred.
- MRICS, MCIArb, SCL is an advantage
- Able to draft clear and concise correspondence. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A high level of comprehension in order to understand and interpret contractual language coupled with an ability to formulate arguments that support the contractual interpretation sought by the company.