Contracts Advisor at IGPES Group

Job Description

• The Contracts Advisor supports or leads the implementation of project contracting. This may include strategy and planning work during early project development phases, contractor qualification, leading and managing commercial aspects of Pre-front end engineering design (FEED) / FEED / Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract development process, assisting in contractor evaluation, selection, and award recommendation, ensuring execution and administration of high quality prime contracts, and coordinating interfaces post-contract award for the project through contract close-out.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages process, produces deliverables, and updates tools to support development of project contracting strategy, contractor qualification, bid slates, tender, and evaluate proposals
• Develops detailed Contracting Plan(s) consistent with overall Contracting Strategy
• Assists PT in obtaining contract award endorsements/approvals from Sr. Management and other stakeholders
• Leads or supports Contract Administration, including working with project and business managers in aligning on contract administration responsibilities
• Expedites and files Contractor commercial documents (e.g., insurance certificates, Parent Company Guarantees, LOCs, etc.), and files original Bank Guarantees/LOCs per agreed processes
• Reviews and updates project file system / procedures and Master Document Register
• Captures and communicates contract administration and subcontracting company's lessons learned for project
• Develops the Contract Close Out Plan (part of Project Close Out Plan)
• Establishes a close-out agreement with Contractor (settlement of any outstanding items).

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc in Engineering preferred
• Experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration preferred
• Previous experience in a closely related position required
• Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts
• Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred
• Professional qualification / certification from related professional body, (ISM – CPM / CPSM, APICS, PMP).

Scope of Work Specific to this Assignment:

• This position is targeted at candidate with Drilling and Completion Engineering competencies
• Candidate should have extensive knowledge of drilling and completion services and tools and ability to develop technical ITTs and TEC for several drilling and completion good and services
• Past working experience as drilling or completion engineer will be added advantage.