Principal Claims Assessor at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

PURPOSE & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide an independent and professional evaluation of EPC contractor Variation Requests (incl. claims), preparation of responses to contractor and submissions to Tender Board and other senior review bodies.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:
• Develop and provide opinions on entitlement and assessment of claims.
• Maintain an overview of all commercial matters (variations, claims, disputes).
• Ensure disciplined project records are maintained in a manner that supports effective claims management.
• Review / monitor correspondence, meeting minutes and progress reports for early claims signaling.
• Provide ad-hoc advice to the Project Team and the C&P function with respect to any contractual, variation or claim related matters.
• Verify quantity elements of contract VRs - measure and value the work done on-site.
• Scrutinize cost estimates and prepare company estimates.
• Coordinate variation clarification meetings between owners’ team and contractor.
• Attend contract meetings and produce accurate minutes of proceedings and follow up necessary actions to ensure the contract process is satisfied in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Provide claims and contract management awareness training.

Dimensions:

• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including Project Team, Contractors, Asset Team, and advisors as required.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Skills & Requirements:

Education

• MRICS preferred.
• A University Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business or Financial management or other related discipline.
• Membership of a professional body such as MIArb, MRICS, ACIPS or ISM is an advantage.

Experience.

• 10 years post graduate experience in a contract engineer, legal or QS role preferably in an Oil & Gas Engineering, Procurement and Construction
• project environment, or industry involving projects, construction, maintenance, shutdowns and facilities management.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable experience of a variety of contract types and reimbursement mechanisms.
• Demonstrable experience in defending against claims and variations and their management.
• Excellent letter/report/analysis writing and computing skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
• Ability to work across international/cultural boundaries.
• Strong team player with good communications and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

• Fluent in English, written and verbally.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Functionally & administratively reports to: Contract Claims Lead