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Worley · 3 months ago

Lead Contracts Administrator

KWT-AMD-Ahmadi

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. The Lead Contracts Administrator will manage and administer all activities related to contracts for oil and gas facilities projects, including pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals

Responsibilities

Responsible for pre – award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programs, evaluation of bids, negotiation, contract preparation and award formalities

Responsible for post – award activities including conducting kick – off meetings, coordinating all contract submittals and correspondence, preparation and processing of variation orders, claims and close out

Manages the drafting of Invitation to Tender packages for contracts for large O&G facilities projects. Review and, if necessary, proposes comments on and propose alternative text/clauses to client contract conditions

Reviews issues with legal, risk management, tax, and accounting personnel as a condition precedent to submitting to management for approval

Functions as a part of a negotiating team consisting of project management staff, to establish the terms and conditions of a contract

Monitors and ensures the business provisions of assigned contracts are administered to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Keeps the Projects Contracts Manager advised as to the scope, financial, and risk features of applicable contracts

Ensures documentation to negotiate change orders are properly produced and maintained

Prepares letters to clients requesting approvals and interpretations necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract

Ensure project/facility acceptance documents are prepared and are followed through and that acceptances are signed by the client

Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client concerning the project, as delegated by the Project Manager

Identifies contractual problems and take appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on those problems which demand management attention, to ensure timely response to the client; and

Management of Contract Quality standards

Qualification

Contract AdministrationCommercial Contract LawProcurement ProcessesChartered Status (MRICS)Middle East Experience

Required

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Degree in Science, Commerce or Law

Chartered status (MRICS) or equivalent professional qualifications

Relevant experience in similar role

Extensive knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law

Excellent understanding & extensive experience of the procurement and contract administration processes and principles from preparation and issue of Bidders Lists, Contracting Plans and bid invitation package preparation through to award, administration and close out of Contracts

Strong grasp of procedural requirements & necessity of providing an Audit Trail for Management purposes