Contract Lead

Job purpose

Lead hands-on pre and post-award contract management activities related to a reimbursable contract for the damage assessment, demolition, engineering, procurement, and construction of Barzan facilities. Contribute to the safe delivery of the project on time and on budget.

Key responsibilities

Undertake commercial and contracting activities for all aspects of pre and post-award contract management related to damage assessment, demolition, engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.

Support delivery of actions within the value protection plan and manage contractual correspondence and changes in line with approved processes to deliver best value for the project and stakeholders.

Identify contractual risks and advise on mitigation strategies.

Contribute to regular commercial and contract performance reports for project leadership.

Work with supply and performance & delivery teams to ensure a robust and streamlined call for tender process.

Collaborate with claims teams to ensure robust management of any claims and disputes that may arise.

Maintain close and effective relationships with project management team members and functional managers, legal, and risk management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies.

Coordinate preparation for contract evaluations and end of contract close-outs in accordance with relevant procedures.

Work effectively in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures, demonstrating accuracy, initiative, and the ability to multi-task.

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with safety, health, environment, and quality policies, regulations, and standards.

Contribute to the development of local national employees.

Ensure all activities comply with anti-trust and competition laws and firewall policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, commercial, marketing, sciences, engineering, project management, supply chain management, law, communication, technologies, mathematics, or statistics.

Minimum 8 years' experience in a business-related function or discipline, including 4 years in the oil & gas industry, and at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role of contractor/subcontractor/service/vendor personnel.

Experience in major energy projects (post-award) in a similar position, including experience with reimbursable contracts.

Hands-on experience managing contractors, including drafting contractual correspondence, managing change orders/variations, and providing timely contractual advice to project management teams.

Strong influencing skills and business/risk acumen.

Experience in legal and dispute claims resolution is an advantage.

Capable of writing well-documented commercial correspondences.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with team leadership qualities.

Ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement, balancing quick wins and overall strategic roadmap.