Contract Administrator at IGPES Group

Responsibilities

• Develop contract proposals to support organizational goals
• Write contract letters and other communications and notices
• Negotiate and approve contract terms while ensuring that projects remain within the established budget
• Attend meetings to assess progress on projects which are in motion, and take detailed notes to share with stakeholders
• Create regular status reports regarding progress on projects
• Analyze contracts to ensure they comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure correct contract, legal & commercial engagement of subcontracts and main contracts.
• Ensure the establishment and implementation of contract & legal risk framework including management processes, review risk register and check risk controls for all ongoing projects
• Initiate strategy for claims objectives, implementation and fulfillment.
• Support Commercial, Procurement and other departments on Contract Issues.
• Provide support to Project managers in ensuring all subcontractors follow corporate procedures and processes.
• Provide oversight and advice on contractual and legal exposures derivable on ongoing and future projects.
• Following Contract Lead guidance to build and maintain relationships with both clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Possesses a Degree in Law
• 3 to 5 years prior experience in a contract administration role or a related field
• Previous experience in a similar role in the Oil and Gas sector will be an added advantage
• Exemplifies knowledge of contract law and basic accounting principles
• Has strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts
• Previous experience in vendor management will be an added advantage
• Possesses strong communication skills
• Able to work productively independently and as part of a team
• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem solving abilities
• Should exhibit strong organizational and time management abilities.