Contract Engineer

Job Purpose:

The job holder’s overall responsibility is supporting the Project in Contracts management during the Execution phase. Accountable for leading the contracts, procurement and expediting activities also adding the evaluation and negotiation of any contractor’s claim; support the Lead Contracts & Procurement and Project Team in all matters relating to Contracts area and shall contribute to delivery of the project in time, in budget and in accordance with HSE standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects relevant to the prequalification, preparation, issue, receipt, opening and assessment of tenders and award of contracts.
• Represent the Project team on Contract issues at both internal and external meetings.
• Provide Contracts and Procurement advice to the Project team.
• Ensure Contract Variations are identified early and advised to Package Contract Representative.
• Preparation of documents for presentation to Contracts Committee and various JV approval committees.
• Participate in Contract audits, reviewing records for accuracy and conformance to standards.
• Ensure commercial and contractual correspondence with contractors is efficiently handled.
• Liaise with project team members to ensure commitments and milestones are achieved and liaise with Contractor to expedite progress mindful of foreseen liquidated damages.
• Maintain time and payment schedules and milestones as per pricing mechanism and advise payment terms accordingly.
• Maintain contract payment position and prepare periodical contractual credit and liability statement in accordance with provisions of contract.
• Administration of legal issues related to damages, claims, disputes, litigations.
• Provide advice and seek counsel on contractual, commercial, taxation insurance and legal issues.
• Input into weekly and monthly contracts and procurement status reports.
• Support the negotiation of Contract Variations with contractors.
• Manage and participate in the development, compilation, sourcing, pre-tenders, Invitations to Tender, tender openings, and evaluations of proposals received including all requests for qualifications for any contract.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Engineering Degree in related field
• 10+ years’ experience in management of major international construction contracts
• Good knowledge in EPC and Operations & Maintenance
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English
• Middle East experience preferred