Contracts Engineer/Administrator at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• To ensure that the contract conditions for all projects meet clients’ needs by developing, implementing, and reviewing contracts and ensuring that best practices are followed on any particular project, and making all updates available to all project participants.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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.  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 subcontractor 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 subcontractor and potential contractual or commercial results of late delivery. 

Job Requirement

• Degree in 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.
• Member of the RICS/NIOS/NSE or equivalent.
• 8 years+ in contract management in the oil and gas industry.
• Preference for experience in Nigerian oil and gas offshore project environment