Lead Contract Engineer

Description

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Job Description

• Contracting including the formulation and administration of ITT packages and EPC Contract from Pre-Award until Close Out;
• Maintains contact with other Management personnel and Functional Managers. Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies;
• Lead preparation of ITT packages and coordination of tender process with COMPANY Supply, PMT, and legal;
• Assist in preparation of contracting strategy;
• Preparation, development and management of EPC Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition;
• Evaluating EPC contractors bid and making appropriate recommendations to Owner with respect to the acceptability of Contract terms and conditions;
• Administering the EPC contract, documenting and recording all changes, progress measurements and payments, management of claims, monitoring of bonds/guarantees, preparation of Contract modifications, and closing out the contract;
• Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance by the EPC Contractor and ensure Company requirements are continually being met;
• Assist with the review and negotiation of project change order requests submitted by EPC Contractor;
• Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor;
• Interface with EPC Contractor in resolving Contractual and Procurement related issues;
• Review of RFQ’s and bid summaries for compliance with project requirements and protection of Owner’s interests;
• Reviewing proposals for alternative vendors proposed by EPC contractor and evaluating acceptability both technically and commercially;
• Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the monthly PMT progress reports;
• Providing leadership and guidance to Contractor’s procurement representatives;
• Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the monthly PMT progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor Law or Quantity Surveyor experience;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Minimum of ten (10) years of broad contract management (or Quantity Surveying) contracts and procurement experience on major oil and gas projects.