Contracts Lead

Contracts Lead

Job Purpose

Internal Contacts

• Frequent contact with PMT team, P&D, Legal and Supply
• Periodic contact with Finance, Insurance, and Tax

External Contacts

• Frequent contact with EPC contractor

Job Context & Major Challenge(S)

• Oversight of a large volume of critical contracts
• Providing strategy and direction on complex contractual situations
• Remaining attentive to dynamic market conditions
• Managing interfaces across multiple departments
• Executing a mega LNG capital project in a fast?paced environment
• Operating in a multicultural, multinational setting requiring strong professionalism and adherence to protocol
• Working under significant time pressure
• Negotiating with multiple parties
• Driving or contributing to the implementation of best?in?class contract and project execution standards

Financial Dimension

• As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority (DoA) and/or approved budget

Safety, Health & Environment

• Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment, and Quality policies, regulations, and standards.

Qatarization Program

• Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

• Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti?trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for undertaking hands-on commercial and contracting activities related to all aspects of post-award contract management of the EPCC contract.
• Support delivery of actions within the Value Protection Plan and manage contractual correspondence and changes in line with approved processes to deliver best value for company and shareholders.
• Identify contractual risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to regular commercial and contract performance reports prepared for project leadership.
• Work with the Performance & Delivery Claims team to ensure robust management of any claims and disputes that may arise.
• Maintain close and effective relationships with other Project Management Team (PMT) members and Functional Managers, Legal, and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate preparation for contract evaluations and end?of?contract close?outs in accordance with relevant company procedures.
• Able to work in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures, significant schedule pressures, and high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance—requiring accuracy, initiative, and strong multi?tasking abilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering).
• 8 years of experience in a business-related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas industry, and 1 year in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractor/service/vendor personnel.
• Experience in Lump Sum Major Energy Projects (post?award) in a similar position.
• Hands-on experience managing contractors including:
• + Drafting contractual correspondence
• + Managing change orders/variations
• + Providing timely contractual advice to the project management team