Contracts Advisor III at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

Job Summary

• Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end contract management process for major projects, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. This role involves developing contracting strategies, leading contract negotiations, managing contract administration, and ensuring effective contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle. The Contracts Advisor III acts as a key liaison between project teams, contractors, and corporate functions, ensuring smooth contract execution and mitigating risks to achieve project success.

Job Details

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Main tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement contracting strategies aligned with overall project objectives, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and manage the commercial aspects of Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC contract development, ensuring contractual alignment with project requirements.
• Conduct contractor qualification and selection, ensuring engagement with capable and compliant contractors.
• Prepare and issue Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, ensuring clarity in scope, terms, and evaluation criteria.
• Manage the bidding process, including proposal evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Ensure contract documents are accurately prepared and finalized, incorporating agreed clarifications and negotiation outcomes.
• Obtain functional and senior management approvals for contract awards, ensuring corporate compliance.
• Conduct internal and external contract kick-off meetings to ensure alignment of expectations between company and contractor teams.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring adherence to contract terms, payment schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contractor compliance with subcontracting plans, procedures, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Manage contract correspondence, approvals, and documentation, maintaining a robust contract filing system.
• Oversee invoicing and payment processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Administer the contract change control process, including amendments, change notices, and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Monitor contractor performance, providing feedback and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Support contract risk management, identifying potential issues and working with project teams to mitigate risks.
• Lead the contract close-out process, ensuring final settlements and resolution of outstanding contract matters.
• Capture and share lessons learned from contract administration and subcontracting, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL&PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualification:    

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field is required.

Professional Qualification:    

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience    

• 10 Years >