Contracts Lead III at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

Job Summary

• To ensure the effective administration, execution, and compliance of service contracts throughout their lifecycle. This role oversees contractor performance, ensures adherence to contractual obligations, and mitigates risks associated with contract execution. The Contracts Lead III works closely with Procurement, Safety, Health, Security & Environment (SSH&E), and Operations teams to ensure seamless contract execution, timely payments, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the role involves managing contract interfaces, assessing contractor performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize business outcomes.

Job Details

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

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

• Ensure that all contractors operate in full compliance with contract terms, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
• Participate in the pre-qualification and selection of contractors, ensuring only competent and compliant contractors are engaged.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure all required contract documents are in place before contract execution.
• Facilitate contract handover between Procurement and the respective Business Line for smooth contract initiation.
• Organize and lead contract kick-off meetings with contractors to align expectations and define key deliverables.
• Establish and maintain an effective Contractor Interface Management Plan to enhance coordination among stakeholders.
• Oversee the entire contract portfolio for assigned business lines/functions, ensuring compliance and performance optimization.
• Monitor and track contractor activities, ensuring efficient interface management and smooth contract execution.
• Develop contract strategies in alignment with service planning requirements to maximize value and efficiency.
• Act as a key liaison between Procurement, SSH&E, and Operations to coordinate contract-related processes and resolve issues.
• Maintain the Active Contractor Tracking Database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contract records.
• Prepare and submit monthly KPI reports on contract stewardship, manpower utilization, and performance trends.
• Drive best practice sharing among different business lines to enhance contract administration processes.
• Conduct and coordinate contractor site assessments to evaluate compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure contractor crew competency by coordinating regular reviews and assessments.
• Organize and manage Contractor Performance Assessments, including quarterly and annual performance scorecards.
• Provide contractor performance reports to system owners and administrators for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate Level 2 and Level 3 quarterly and annual performance review meetings with contractors.
• Work with SSH&E teams to schedule Level 4 Safety, Health, Security & Environment (SSHE) sharing meetings.
• Support the organization of the Level 5 Annual Contractor Safety Forum, promoting a culture of safety excellence.
• Assist contract owners in handling contract suspensions, terminations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure timely contract completion and proper contract close-out procedures with contractors.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL&PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualification:    

• A Bachelor’s or Higher National Diploma (B.Sc./HND) in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Qualification:    

• Safety leadership certifications, Landowner Companies (LANCOs), and community engagement initiatives and Proficiency in SAP or other contract management systems

Experience    

• 10 Years >