- Role: Head of Contracts.
- Location: Nanterre, France (12 months) -> Qatar Onshore (End of contract).
- Duration: 36 months (renewable).
Key Words: Contract Selection, Contracts Terms, Contract Review, EPC, Oil and Gas
Job Description:
Delivers the contracts management plan for the NFW Onshore Project. The position will develop, communicate and implement the Contracts Management process and coordinate the development and stewardship of Contracts Plans for Trains 14 and 15. Responsible for providing technical, commercial and functional direction related to all aspects of contracting including the formulation and administration of ITT packages for/and EPC Contract.
Provides operational direction, technical and functional guidance to contracts and claims personnel and other personnel in the performance of contracts or claims tasks as determined with Project Management. Maintains contact with other Management personnel and Functional Managers.
Key Accountabilities:
- Leads the Project Management Team’s Contracting activities in issuing ITT, execution of the EPC contract and coordinates input with Legal and other Major Project Groups / PMT functions as required.
- Preparation of ITT packages and coordination of tender process with Supply, integration and legal.
- Preparation, development and management of EPC Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition.
- Evaluating EPC contractor’s technical bid and making appropriate recommendations to Shareholder with respect to acceptability of Contract terms and conditions.
- Administering the EPC contract, documenting and recording all changes, progress measurements and payments, management of claims, monitoring of bonds/guarantees, preparation of Contract modifications and closing out the contract.
- Assist with the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by EPC Contractor.
- Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.
- Interface with EPC Contractor in resolving Contractual related issues.
- Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.
- Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment.
- Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
- Bachelor degree in Business, Law or Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a major project environment within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in business and risk management including project controls, cost and schedule development, tender preparation and contract management and 3 years supervising multi discipline and multi-cultural teams and as Head of Controls for mega projects.
- Excellent written and verbal English skills.
- Strong planning, organizational and prioritizing skills.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Reports to Business Manager (Project Controls).
- Direct reports: 2-3 Lead of Contracts during EPC.
- Frequent interaction with NFW Onshore Business Manager (Project Controls), NFS Onshore Contracts Division Manager Support, Team Risk Management Head and team members within the NFS PMT organizations
- Regular contact with Execution Planning and Services (EP&S), Legal, Supply, Finance and Shared Services Departments.
- Regular contact with the FEED Contractors, their sub-contractors and vendors during the execution of the project.
- Understands the key project drivers, defines roles and responsibilities, develops communication protocols, identifies, develops and implements project procedures for contract management.
- The prime objective of contract management is to improve project performance by anticipating issues, avoiding negative situations and reducing the frequency of poor outcomes. Embedded robust contract management practices have been shown to contribute to the consistent delivery of successful projects.
Generic Accountabilities:
- Safety Health & Environment: Ensures all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.
- Company’s Program: Contribute to the development of company’s 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.
