Senior Contract Engineer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Purpose & Accountabilities:

Execute the complete contracting process including contract strategy and tactics for a variety of support type contracts but primarily contract management activities associated with the main EPC contracts.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders in development and execution of contract strategies driving towards value maximization.

Collaborate with internal and external (contractor) stakeholders in protecting the interests of company and ensuring delivery of maximum value via each of the awarded contract/commercial deal

The responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop works and services demand forecast and planning and prepare contract plans.
• Guide Contract Owners / Holders to articulate contract scope, specification, select contracting strategies, and prepare counter estimates taking account of risk assessment, cost drivers, market analysis, and value optimization (including Nigerian Content) and applying lessons learnt from previous projects/contracts.
• In accordance with Company policies and procedures prepare, review and issue RfQ/ITT and subsequently analyse bids and lead clarifications and negotiations in collaboration with Tender Evaluation Team (TET) and assist Contract Owners/Holders to prepare, present and defend award/variation submissions to Company Tender Committees to obtain approvals.
• Assess contracting risk and mitigation responses.
• Develop and issue contract documents incorporating general and specific terms and conditions as applicable, liaising with legal and functional disciplines to resolve contractual qualifications.
• 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, and assist in the administration of Tender Committees.
• Review, evaluate and produce recommendations for variations and claims, as well as contractual correspondence, including the structuring of cost forecast, non-conformances, other disputes/conflicts, and facilitate contract close out.
• Drive strong commercial influence in thinking and behaviour of internal stakeholders and train stakeholders in contract development and management.
• Set up and maintain contract data in contract management systems tools, analyse data and prepare reports to support contract management as required.
• Actively provide advice to Contract Holder on contractual issues to ensure Company and Contractor act in accordance with the Contract

Job Requirement

• A University Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business or Financial management or other related discipline, at a minimum of Second Class Upper.
• Membership of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) UK or Nigeria, or Institute of Supply Management (ISM) is an advantage.

Experience.

• 6-10 years post graduate experience in a contracting or legal role preferably in an Oil & Gas Engineering, Procurement and Construction project environment, or, industry involving projects, construction, maintenance, shutdowns and facilities management.
• Demonstrable experience of a variety of contract types and reimbursement mechanisms.
• Demonstrable experience in defending against claims and variations and their management.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent letter/report/analysis writting and computing skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
• Great networking abilities.
• Ability to work across international/cultural boundaries.

Strong team player with good communications and interpersonal skills