Introduction

Delivers the contracts management plan for the Compression Project. The position will develop, communicate and implement the Contracts Management process and coordinate the development and stewardship of Contract Plans Compression Project.
Provides operational direction, technical and functional guidance to contracts and claims personnel and other personnel in the performance of contracts or claims tasks as determined with Project Management.
Maintains contact with other Management personnel and Functional Managers.
Understands the key project drivers, defines roles and responsibilities, develops communication protocols, identifies, develops, and implements project procedures for contract management.
The prime objective of contract management is to improve project performance by anticipating issues, avoiding negative situations and reducing the frequency of poor outcomes.
Embedded robust contract management practices have been shown to contribute to the consistent delivery of successful projects.

About this role

Leads the Project Management Team’s Contracting activities in execution of the contract and coordinates input with Legal and other Major Project Groups / PMT functions as required.
Management of Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition.
Administering the contract where directly responsible. Liaise with Contracts Specialists for 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.
Assist with the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by Contractor.
Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the Contractor.
Interface with Contractor in resolving Contractual related issues.
Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.
Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment and for project handover until close out.
Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a major project environment
within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in business and risk management including project controls, cost and schedule development, tender preparation and contract management and 3 years in multi discipline and multi-cultural teams and as Lead of Contracts for mega projects.
Excellent written and verbal English skills.
Strong planning, organizational and prioritizing skills.
Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
Good technical and project execution knowledge
Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Good communication and interpersonal skills.