About the Role
The Lead Contracts Engineer is responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of contracts related to projects, particularly within the oil and gas sector. This includes both pre-award activities such as bid preparation, evaluation, and negotiation, as well as post-award activities including the management of contract performance, change orders, and compliance with contractual terms, ensuring effective collaboration across teams.
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-award activities, including bid invitation preparation, processing bidders' inquiries, bid evaluation program preparation, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract preparation in accordance with Client Project Gate System and procedures.
- Oversee post-award activities, such as kick-off meetings, coordination of all contract submittals and correspondence, processing of variation orders, claims, and contract close out.
- Manage the drafting of Invitation to Tender packages for large Oil & Gas facilities projects, review client contract conditions, and propose comments or alternative text where necessary.
- Collaborate with legal, risk management, tax, and accounting personnel before submitting contracts for management approval.
- Participate as part of a negotiating team with project management staff to define contract terms and conditions.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to business provisions of assigned contracts, keeping the Projects Contracts Manager informed of scope, financial, and risk aspects of related contracts.
- Ensure proper documentation is produced and maintained for negotiating change orders.
- Draft letters to clients seeking approvals and interpretations to comply with contract provisions.
- Prepare project/facility acceptance documents and ensure proper follow-through, obtaining necessary signatures from the client.
- Provide business and financial information requested by the client as directed by the Project Manager.
- Identify contractual issues and take actions to resolve them satisfactorily, ensuring timely responses to clients and adherence to Contract Quality standards.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 12 years total post-graduation experience
- Minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas projects
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a “Lead” or “Senior” contract role
- Extensive knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law
- Strong understanding and extensive experience in procurement and contract administration processes from the preparation and issuance of Bidders Lists, Contracting Plans, and bid invitation package preparation through to contract award, administration, and close out.
- Strong grasp of procedural requirements and the necessity of providing an audit trail for management purposes
- Membership in a reputable professional association is required.
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