Contracts Lead

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Job Purpose

Lead role in the hands-on post-award contract management activities related to managing a multi-billion EPCC contract, and contributing to the safe project delivery on time and on budget.

Reporting and Relationships

Reports to the Head of Contracts

Direct reports: none

Internal

* Frequent contact with all sections of PMT team, P&D, Legal, Supply

* Periodic contact with Finance, Insurance, Tax

External

* Frequent contact with EPC contractor

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

* Major challenges include (1) Oversight of a large volume of critical contracts (2) Providing strategy and direction on complex contractual situations; (3) Staying abreast of dynamic market conditions, and (4) large interface across many departments within the area of responsibility.

* Mega LNG Capital Project execution in a dynamic environment

* Operates in a multi-cultural, multinational environment, which requires professional conduct and proper office protocol.

* Works often under significant time pressure.

* Negotiate with multiple parties for the benefit

* Drive or contribute to the implementation of best in class contract and project execution industry standards

Financial Dimension

* As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.

Safety Health & Environment

* Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

* Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

* Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Responsible for undertaking hands-on Commercial and Contracting activities related to all aspects of post-award contract management of the EPCC contract.

2. Support delivery of actions within the Value Protection plan and manage contractual correspondence and changes in line with approved processes to deliver best value shareholders

3. Identify contractual risks, and advise on mitigation strategies.

4. Contribute to regular commercial and contract performance reports prepare for project leadership.

5. Work with Performance & Delivery Claims team to ensure roubust management of any claims and disputes that may arise as per governance

6. Maintain close effective relationship with other Project Management Team (PMT) members and Functional Managers, Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies.

7. Coordinate preparation for contract evaluations and end of contract close outs in accordance with relevant procedures.

8. Able to work in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures, as well as within a dynamic team that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance, requiring the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.

Qualifications

* Bachelor degree (Business, law, engineering, supply chain management, construction management, Quantity Surveying or engineering)

Knowledge and/or Experience

* 8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/service/vendor personnel.

* Experience in Lump Sum Major Energy Projects (post-award) in similar position.

* Hands-on experience managing contractors i.e. drafting contractual correspondence, management of change orders/variations, and providing timely contractual advice to the project management team.

Technical and Business Skills

* Strong influencing skills

* Strong business and risks acumen

* Legal, Dispute claims resolution experiences will be a plus

* Capable of writing well documented commercial correspondences

* Strong written and oral communication skills

* Strong interpersonal and Communication skills with team leadership qualities

* Drive culture of continuous improvement balancing quick wins and overall strategic roadmap List all minimum, mandatory technical and business skills required.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.