We are hiring for an experienced Contracts Manager to support the current contracts team for a mechanical oil&gas project in Qatar. The candidate will join our existing Contracts Management Team on the project. This is not a replacement post and will continue to completion of the project.
Qatar T&C’s apply. R&R 105/15 – Single status.

Requirements are:

• Be degree qualified in engineering, quantity surveying, commercial management, law or other relevant field
• Have obtained chartered status, preferably with a relevant post graduate qualification
• Have 20 years' minimum experience in similar roles
• Have previous oil and gas experience or be able to demonstrate exposure in a relevant field
• Preferably have experience of working in the Middle East
• Native English Speaker

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Project Manager
• Represent the company in a professional and diligent manner, developing a strong working relationship with the client
• Be responsible for the overall management of others within the Contracts Group
• Assist in formation of subcontracts including pre-contract activities, drafting agreements (with flow down conditions from the client contract), bidder commercial qualification, administration and evaluation of tenders, negotiations of terms and conditions and award
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.
• Review and develop project contracts strategies, processes and procedures and communicate to relevant personnel
• Participate in kick off meetings with subcontractors and suppliers
• Manage others in post award administration including reviewing and drafting correspondence; payment applications, payment certificates and invoices; bonds, insurance and warranties.
• Develop, implement and oversee the management of key performance indicators for Contracts Group personnel, subcontractors and suppliers
• Oversee re-measurement and agreement of quantities
• Participate in periodic audits of subcontractors and suppliers
• Oversee the preparation of internal reports relating to subcontractors and suppliers
• Manage others and participate in the commercial administration and management of contracts including change management; preparation, negotiation and defense of claims and other associated commercial issues
• Oversee and participate in close out of contracts and deal with claims to satisfactory conclusions
• Attend meetings, interface and liaise with the client, subcontractors, other project departments and Management Office Athens (MOA)
• Monitor and ensure company compliance with contracts and agreements
• Manage others to ensure adequate project and contractual records are kept
• Provide contractual advice and training to company employees in contracting practices and procedures
• Contribute to risk management process and procedures