Senior Contracts Specialist

NES Fircroft are working with our valued client who are looking for a Senior Contracts Specialist to join their Perth Office on an initial 6 month contract. 

Position Purpose:

The commercial interests of the Company in respect of the projects and tenders are satisfactorily projected in all its activities and transactions with clients or third parties, in particular:

• Commercial opportunities are pursued and maximised
• Contractual risks are accurately identified, communicated to internal stakeholders and mitigated
• Company rights and entitlements are protected
• Company policies and procedures are adhered to
• Project reports accurately reflect the current commercial status of the project and the likely outcome at completion

Main Accountabilities

• Provide guidance to the project team to ensure adherence to the requirements of the main contract and preserve company rights and entitlements.
• Provide proactive contractual/commercial leadership, stakeholder management and the main contract administration to deliver project objectives, KPIs and commercial value outcomes.
• Prepare flow downs from the main contract to be incorporated into the subcontracts and PO terms and conditions
• Ensuring that all notifications to the client are issued within the timeframe and in the format set out in the main contract.
• Preparation, issue, negotiation and settlement of claims and variations to the client, working in collaboration with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Cost Control and Legal department as necessary.
• Preparation of progress claims in conjunction with the PCM/Cost Controller and the PMT, and negotiation and agreement with client’s representatives of the amounts claimed.
• Supporting and monitoring of effective Management of Change process
• Variation Request and an extension of time management in full compliance with the main contract requirements.
• Pursue and maximise any commercial opportunities to reduce project cost, maximise efficiencies and improve profit margins.
• Insurance certificates are issued to the client in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and the requirements set out in “Group Contracting Principles”
• Agreement of terms of Performance and Retention Guarantees in accordance with the requirements of the main contract.
• Preparation and negotiation of final account with client representatives.
• Aiding the Project Manager to produce the Project Execution Plan with respect to the main contract key provisions, including a detailed main contract management plan if required.
• If required, preparation and presentation of a slide pack summarising the main contract rights and obligations, risks and opportunities and liabilities and indemnities.
• Monitoring and updating the main contract management plan to ensure compliance with the requirements of the main contract.
• Provide assistance with the submission of “Invitation to Tender” packages to prospective clients in conjunction with the relevant departments (i.e. Estimating/Tendering, Legal, Finance and Engineering).
• Assist with forecasting of cost to project completion and final project revenue
• Providing relevant input into Project Management Reports and other management reports as required by Senior Management
• Facilitate internal and external Risk Workshops and maintain the Project Risk register.
• Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, the Management System procedures in relation to the main contract
• Where necessary, assisting Purchasing/Procurement and Subcontracting team with the negotiation of PO/subcontracts terms and conditions.
• Where necessary, assisting the Purchasing/Procurement and Subcontracting team with the negotiation and settlement of claims and dispute resolution
• Other duties to support the Subcontracting Department as required

Skills and experience
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, law, engineering, commerce or construction management

Knowledge /Skills

• A strong understanding of the principles of contracts law and business ethics and the contractual/commercial principles adopted with the industry
• Proven commitment and experience to drive commercial and contractual management of change diligence, discipline and delivery.
• Proven ability to drive commercial and contractual acumen and value outcomes end to end from tender, award and execution.
• Excellent negotiation, verbal & written communication skills
• Good personal and business organisation skills
• Good knowledge

Experience

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in the same or similar role within the oil and gas or energy sectors.

*Applicants must have full AU working rights to be considered*

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.