Lead Contract Engineer at West African Ventures (WAV) Ltd

Lagos, Nigeria
Ref. WAV/PMT-OQ/001
 
REPORTS TO:
• Project Manager
• Deputy Project Manager
• Project Service Manager

DIRECTS:
• Contract Engineer
• Subcontract Administrator
• Change Administrator
• Legal Advisor
 
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Interpreting the contract and assisting the project service manager and project manager in its application
• Coordinating all financial, contractual and administrative issues related to project
• Following a thorough and systematic approach in managing contractual matters between company and contractor and
   preparing commercial and contractual correspondence during the implementation of the contracts
• Ensuring tracking systems are maintained for all contractual correspondence
• Ensuring accurate and comprehensive Contract records and reports are produced and maintained for Site Instructions, Contract Change Requests,
   Contracts Changes (actual and foreseen), and any supporting communications or documentation.
• Liaise with PM and SPE/ PE in order to prepare, negotiate and ensure execution of all Variation Orders with clients and subcontractors
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to Project Management Team.
• Preparing and negotiating subcontract agreement
• Assisting in the preparation of all invoices to client in accordance with contract terms and manage the process ensuring timely payments
• Attending periodic (weekly) progress meetings, and ensure that the minutes reflect an unbiased record of the discussions and
   issues addressed.
• Reviewing and verifying Contractor's Monthly Progress Reports before issue to Client.
• Assisting in evaluation of Contractor's contractual claims, and recommendations for financial settlement.
• Assisting the settlement of the Contract Final Account.
• Assisting in processing insurance claims and vendor back charges with the appropriate Company department.
• Supporting in any insurance related matters concerning loss or damage.
• Supporting and monitoring Company free issued equipment and material from Client and to sub-contractor and potential
   results of late (or early) delivery.
• Supporting and monitoring Company issued Technical Information, including IFC drawings, specifications and any revisions,
   to Client and sub-contractor and potential contractual or commercial results of late delivery.

AUTHORISED TO:
• Provide contract administration for the project
• Appraise subcontracts T&C
• Appraise change orders T&C
• Review project correspondences to 3rd party
• Interpreting contract T&C

REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Degree to be LL.B., BA, BSc, MSc or similar.
• Good working knowledge of legal interpretation of contracts, particularly project related contracts with intricate liability and insurance regimes

EXPERIENCE
• 15 years in contract management in the oil and gas or process industries
• Preference for experience in Nigerian oil and gas offshore project environment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• General knowledge of offshore practices.
• Knowledge of Corporate Management System (CMS).
• Excellent English language both written and spoken with strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills.
• A considerable amount of confidential information or data will be sighted by the incumbent and confidential integrity is therefore essential.
• Committed to WAV’s HSE Policies.