Onshore Contracts Engineer

NES Fircroft are looking for a Onshore Contracts Engineer to join a major operator in Mozambique.

The Contract Engineer is responsible for the Contract Administration activities related to the management of the EPC contracts for Onshore package of a large LNG project.
The associated EPC contract value is circa $4 Billion for 4 years.

Activities

• Ensure that the EPC Contract assigned is managed in accordance with the agreed contractual terms and conditions and that Company’s interests are always protected:
• Administer contractual correspondence, change orders logs and filing,
• Review requests for Change Orders and prepare / validate change order documents,
• Review, analyze and recommend course of action on Contractor claims, prepare counter claims, liaise with Project team & HQ as necessary,
• Prepare the necessary change Orders and Amendments in line with Project and Company procedures,
• Liaise with the relevant technical teams (DUET) to ensure that the technical requirements are adequately incorporated into the Change Orders process and collaborate with various cross functional departments to ensure timely preparation and readiness.
• Ensure all contractual certificates, guarantees and insurances required under the Contract are in place and received in due time,
• Review the processing of Contractor’s monthly applications for payment and verify invoice submissions,
• Liaise with Lead Contract Engineers and Quantity Surveyors at Site
• Liaise, interface and support Company on Site Management team providing all contractual support on a day-to-day basis

Context and Environment

• Project Entity is a multinational joint venture, has a large Social performance element and is Project financed by high profile lenders

Accountabilities

• To manage and administrate post contract activities related to Onshore EPC Contracts in liaison with all local entities and in particular C&P Entity

Qualifications/Experience required

• Qualified Contract Engineer, experienced with EPC/EPCC construction contracts, strong knowledge in construction law and proven experience in management of Oil & Gas project
• Degree in Engineer; Business school or equivalent.
• Professional experience: 10 years – mini 5 years of experience in similar position 
  • Knowledge of Contract development and management in a project environment, in an international context
  • Leadership skills to manage resources, direct reports, and shared resources with the project team with all stakeholders
  • Problem Solving and Planning / organizing / coordinating / controlling.
• Languages: excellent command of English mandatory.

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