Lead of Contracts / Qatar

We have a current opportunity for a Lead of Contracts on a contract basis. The position will be based in Doha. For further information about this position please apply.

Lead of Contracts

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; or
Bachelor Law; or Equivalent experience
Quantity Surveyor or Major Proven Contracts experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of broad contract management, contracts and procurement experience on major oil and gas projects.

Job responsibilities

* Assist in preparation of contracting strategy.
* Responsible for providing technical, commercial, and functional direction related to all aspects of contracting including the formulation and administration of ITT packages and EPC Contract from Pre-Award until Close Out.
* Maintains contact with other Management personnel and Functional Managers. Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies
* Preparation, development, and management of EPC Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition
* Evaluating EPC contractors bid and making appropriate recommendations to Owner with respect to acceptability of Contract terms and conditions.
* Administering the EPC contract, documenting and recording all changes, progress measurements and payments, management of claims, monitoring of bonds/guarantees, preparation of Contract modifications and closing out the contract.
* Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance by the EPC Contractor and ensure Company requirements are continually being met.
* Assist with the review and negotiation of project change order requests submitted by EPC Contractor.
* Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.
* Interface with EPC Contractor in resolving Contractual and Procurement related issues.
* Review of RFQ's and bid summaries for compliance with project requirements and protection of Owner's interests.
* Reviewing proposals for alternative vendors proposed by EPC contractor and evaluating acceptability both technically and commercially.
* Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the monthly PMT progress reports.
* Providing leadership and guidance to Contractor's procurement representatives.
* Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the monthly PMT progress reports.
* Monitor Contractor's purchasing, expediting, logistics and field materials management to insure schedule objectives are met.
* Review and approve contractor's procurement/contracting procedures and documents
* Lead the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by EPC Contractor.
* Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.