Contract Administrators at Alcon Nigeria Limited

Job Summary:
The Contract Administrator shall be responsible for project contract management from pre-construction activities through constructionand commissioning. This position will ensure that all contractual provisions related to our projects are followed, monitored and closed out.

Major Responsibilities:

•     Coordinate the negotiation, execution and monitoring and compliance of all contracts
•     Interpret contract provisions in order to raise relevant clarifications or queries to the client
•     Update the project management system with key dates/milestones/agreements/ documents and communications.
•     Monitor contract performance of sub-contractors and vendors by ensuring compliance to contract requirements before approval of invoices.
•     Handle all documentation and correspondences necessary to obtain approval for work not previously covered in a contract; process and obtain approval for contract variations.
•     Initiates and/or conducts meetings with clients concerning contractual problems as requested by the Project Manager
•     Assist the business development in preparing bid documents

Qualification and Personal Attributes

•      The ideal candidate must be an Engineer or a lawyer with more than 10 years experience in providing contract management for construction industry in the Oil and Gas sector.
•     Strong working knowledge of customary construction contract language and provisions.
•     Confident with excellent communication skills and ability to conduct meetings
•     Strong drive and unwavering discipline
•     Membership of professional contract/ project management bodies will be an advantage.
•     Must be ready to work long hours and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
•     Must be able to work as a part of a team