The scope of work is:

• Performs pre – award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation, contract preparation and award formalities;

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

• Drafts Invitation to Tender packages for contracts for oil and gas 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;

• Administers assigned contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Keeps the Lead Contracts Administrator 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;

• Produces project/facility acceptance documents and obtains necessary approval signatures;

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

Experience:
• Ideally degree holder (QS or Engineering Discipline);

• Chartered status (MRICS) or equivalent professional qualification is preferred but may be waived subject to experience;

• Sound knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law;

• Good understanding & extensive experience of 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;