Contracts Engineer

We are currently seeking Contracts Engineers , reporting directly to the Contracts Manager to join the team based in Zour, KIPIC, Kuwait.

About The Role:

Contracts Engineer, preferably, with experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling, subcontract formation and administration, bidder pre-qualification, evaluation of bids, monitoring performance & resolution of claims and disputes.

Mandatory requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  – Effective contract negotiating skills.

  – Be a team player that works to strict deadlines.

  – Confident individual with sound commercial awareness and contract knowledge.

  – General management and project management skills.

  – Demonstrated effectiveness in determining Client needs, identifying solutions, and communicating progress Management.

  MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Participates in all project meetings related to project status, progress, scope, cost, and schedule.

  • Identifies the appropriate contract flow-down requirements for purchase orders and subcontracts.

  • Works closely with Project Controls to monitor the contract schedule performance and cost trends.

  • Prepares consolidated analysis of the contract terms and conditions to highlight the areas of risk and recommends their mediation.

  • Assists in review and analysis of project financial data and client progress payments and billings to ensure compliance with contract terms.

  • Assists Project Manager and/or Site Construction Manager in the preparation and negotiation of the changes to the contract baseline, as well as resolution of constructive contract changes with respect to additional compensation and time.

  • Works with other project team members to define Clients actions or inactions, which could result in

  contract changes.

  • Coordinates and monitors compliance with the contract obligations, as assigned, including reviews of incoming and outgoing correspondence, submittals, certificates of insurance, etc.

  • Develops and implements the project Subcontracts Management Program.

  • Participates in the review and approval of bid tabulations and recommendations consistent with both

  Client requirements and project interests.

  • Ensures the monitoring of contract quality, cost and performance, and that all contractual duties and obligations are fulfilled by all parties to each subcontract.

  • Liaises with the line authority and with all of the other project departments.

  • Monitors all subcontract execution and assists with reviewing change orders, progress payments, disputes, bonds, letter of credit, insurances, etc.

  • Ensures final accounts are agreed for all subcontracts.

  • Works with the project team members in the identification, negotiation and resolution of

  Subcontractor and Vendor claims.

  • Participates in the drafting of all contract/commercial project lessons learned.

  In the area of Proposals/ Invitation To Tender (ITT)s (depending on the region):

  • Manages all contracts inputs.

  • Coordinates all work carried out by Contracts personnel allocated to an Invitation to Tender (ITT), if applicable.

  • Provides recommendations on subcontract strategy, forms for subcontract, special conditions, etc.

  • Coordinates contract review of all subcontract quotes and ensures the necessary issues are both addressed with the subcontractor and/or included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

  • Assists in the management of risk identification and mitigation for the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

  • Participates in Client negotiations on all contracts issued (in liaison with Legal).

  • Prepares contractual qualification lists taking into account Group Contracting Principles, as well as obtaining input from Financing, Taxes, and Insurance organizations.

  • Liaises as necessary with the Legal Counsel(s).

  • Prepares and reviews Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)’s, single source agreements, consortium agreements.

Software knowledge:

• MS Office proficiency

Advantageous:

• PMC experience
• Ex-Technip experience

Minimum years of experience:

• 12 years minimum in total years of experience.
• 8 years minimum in the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochem
• 5 years minimum in the related designation / discipline

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