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Experienced in Contract enhancement procedures.\nResponsibilities:\nResponsible for pre - award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation, preparation of Recommendation for Award, contract preparation and award formalities in accordance with Client Project Gate System and procedures\nResponsible 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;\nManages 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;\nReviews issues with legal, risk management, tax, and accounting personnel as a condition precedent to submitting to management for approval.\nFunctions as a part of a negotiating team consisting of project management staff, to establish the terms and conditions of a contract.\nMonitors 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.\nEnsures documentation to negotiate change orders are properly produced and maintained.\nPrepares letters to clients requesting approvals and interpretations necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract.\nEnsure project/facility acceptance documents are prepared and are followed through and that acceptances are signed by the client.\nFurnishes business and financial information requested by the client concerning the project, as delegated by the Project Manager.\nIdentifies 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.\nMandatory Requirements:\nBachelor Degree in Engineering\nMinimum 12 years total post-graduation experience\nMinimum 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas projects\nMinimum 5 years’ experience in a “Lead” or “Senior” contract role\nExtensive knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law;\nExcellent 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;\nStrong grasp of procedural requirements & necessity of providing an Audit Trail for Management purposes; and\nMust have membership of any reputable professional association.\nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\nBelong. 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