Senior Contract Specialist

Responsibilities

1. Organise and maintain logs and files (both in terms of a central database and hard copy filing systems) in a systematic manner to allow for easy access by other department personnel.
2. Post client contract award, management of prequalification and RFQs for high risk contracts under the guidance of the PCM.
3. Lead negotiations and manage low to medium risk contracts. Participate in negotiations and drafting of high risk contracts. Draft internal approval sheets and obtain the various levels of approval for all contracts.
4. Post award subcontract management, drafting and/or reviewing and approving subcontract notices, amendments, change requests and change orders, warranty claims, and formalization of subcontract closeout. Support procurement renegotiation of purchase order terms and conditions and resolution of claims.
5. Establish high quality cooperation and teamwork. Contribute to a positive work environment. Embrace diversity. Take the opportunity to build diverse teams and value their varied approaches to work. Collaborate with others to achieve tasks and goals that benefit the organisation. Foster cooperation and transparency across teams, functions, entities, countries, and regions.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in contracts and/or commercial experience.
2. Knowledge of technical, contractual, and commercial disciplines connected with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
3. Experience in the offshore oil and gas industry is an advantage.
4. Experience in Contract Negotiation.
5. Knowledge of Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessels is an advantage.
6. Bachelor's degree in a relevant area such as Law or Quantity Surveying / Master's qualification in a relevant subject such as construction law, business administration, or economics will be of value. Law and contract law as part of academic studies is preferred.
7. MRICS, MCIArb, SCL is an advantage.
8. Able to draft clear and concise correspondence. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
9. A high level of comprehension in order to understand and interpret contractual language coupled with an ability to formulate arguments that support the contractual interpretation sought by the company.