Lead of Contracts

We have a current opportunity for a Lead of Contracts on a contract basis. The position will be based in Doha. For further information about this position please apply.

Lead of Contracts

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; or
Bachelor Law; or Equivalent experience
Quantity Surveyor or Major Proven Contracts experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of broad contract management, contracts and procurement experience on major oil and gas projects.

Job responsibilities

* Assist in preparation of contracting strategy.
* Responsible for providing technical, commercial, and functional direction related to all aspects of contracting including the formulation and administration of ITT packages and EPC Contract from Pre-Award until Close Out.
* Maintains contact with other Management personnel and Functional Managers. Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies
* Preparation, development, and management of EPC Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition
* Evaluating EPC contractors bid and making appropriate recommendations to Owner 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.
* Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance by the EPC Contractor and ensure Company requirements are continually being met.
* Assist with the review and negotiation of project change order requests submitted by EPC Contractor.
* Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.
* Interface with EPC Contractor in resolving Contractual and Procurement related issues.
* Review of RFQ's and bid summaries for compliance with project requirements and protection of Owner's interests.
* Reviewing proposals for alternative vendors proposed by EPC contractor and evaluating acceptability both technically and commercially.
* Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the monthly PMT progress reports.
* Providing leadership and guidance to Contractor's procurement representatives.
* Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the monthly PMT progress reports.
* Monitor Contractor's purchasing, expediting, logistics and field materials management to insure schedule objectives are met.
* Review and approve contractor's procurement/contracting procedures and documents
* Lead the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by EPC Contractor.
* Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.