Principal Contract Management Specialist

The Project Contract Manager is responsible for administering the commercial and contractual aspects of prime contracts and oversight of subcontractors. The Project Contract Manager also administers and participates in change orders, claims, and the dispute resolution process both related to our Client contract as well as all subcontracts, insurance claims, etc., all under the direction of the Project Manager. The Project Contract Manager works with the Project Manager and project team to ensure that the company liabilities and legal obligations are defined, executed, and correctly reported.

This position is a lead role. The role directly reports to the Project Manager and functionally to the District Contracts Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the commercial, legal, and financial aspects of prime contracts.
• Ensure, immediately post-award, that all key personnel are aware of all relevant commercial and contract execution information.
• Work with the Project Manager and project team to set strategy, manage and direct the commercial operation of Projects from award through successful commercial closeout.
• Ensure the project has in place a commercial baseline and contract summary documentation.
• Ensure risk management, contract management, and value improvement processes are fully and uniformly deployed and managed in accordance with procedures.
• Throughout the duration of the contract, ensure the best commercial interests of the company are maintained, through policing of the prime contract.
• Ensure that the project complies with the ECA and Local Content requirements of the contract.
• Prepare and/or provide input to contract amendments or change orders as required.
• Ensure any correspondence, execution, or amendments comply with the contract/subcontract and CMS requirements.
• Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant EPC experience in the Oil & Gas / Energy / Petrochemical Industry.
• Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• MRICS or MCIOB or similar professional qualification is an advantage.