Main Function

• The Contracts Advisor supports or leads the implementation of project contracting.
• This may include strategy and planning work during early project development phases, contractor qualification, leading and managing commercial aspects of Pre-front end engineering design (FEED) / FEED / Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract development process, assisting in contractor evaluation, selection, and award recommendation, ensuring execution and administration of high quality prime contracts, and coordinating interfaces post-contract award for the project through contract close-out.

Responsibilities

• Manages process, produces deliverables, and updates tools to support development of project contracting strategy, contractor qualification, bid slates, tender, and evaluate proposals
• Develops detailed Contracting Plan(s) consistent with overall Contracting Strategy
• Develops Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages consistent with responsibility matrix
• Maintains database of all correspondence to ensure all questions and clarifications have been properly documented and issues agreed to are reflected in final proposals
• Leads or supports negotiations of any contested contractual terms and conditions
• Conforms all contract documents consistent with selected bidder’s proposal, subsequent clarifications and final negotiations
• Obtains final functional review/endorsement of contract documents, as required (e.g., Law, Audit, Controllers, etc.), as well as required endorsements
• Provides pricing / other commercial analysis to Project Team (PT) for development of contract award recommendation
• Assists PT in obtaining contract award endorsements/approvals from Sr. Management and other stakeholders
• Develops and maintains final contract files (all components), as required
• Develops and leads internal kick-off meeting(s) with Company personnel to ensure contract awareness, reviews contract terms and conditions, change order process, and claims avoidance
• Develops materials for external kick-off meetings with Company and Contractor personnel to review key parts of the contract (e.g. Principal Document, Coordination Procedure, change order process, etc.)
• Leads or supports Contract Administration, including working with project and business managers in aligning on contract administration responsibilities
• Reviews and comments on Contractor’s contracting and subcontracting plans, procedures, processes, and deliverables to ensure compliance with Company’s requirements
• Expedites and files Contractor commercial documents (e.g., insurance certificates, Parent Company Guarantees, LOCs, etc.), and files original Bank Guarantees/LOCs per agreed processes
• Reviews and updates project file system / procedures and Master Document Register
• Reviews, updates, and coordinates PT contractual correspondence procedures / communications, including any notices associated with the contract (PT Document Distribution matrix)
• Develops and monitors approval process and compliance with invoicing and payment process
• Coordinates change control process, including: amendments, change notices, change orders and other contract changes (e.g., Management of Change (MOC) process, Change Order log, Deviation log)
• Oversees Contractor’s subcontracting activities, coordinate PT engagement in Company review / approval of individual subcontracting plans, and subcontract development activities from qualification through award / execution
• Advises project team of contract administration and subcontracting issues, and steps being taken to mitigate consequences
• Measures contractor performance and provides feedback through project and functional management
• Captures and communicates contract administration and subcontracting company’s lessons learned for project
• Develops the Contract Close Out Plan (part of Project Close Out Plan)
• Establishes a close-out agreement with Contractor (settlement of any outstanding items)

Requirements

• Experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration preferred
• Previous experience in a closely related position required
• Experience in commercial negotiations, contractor management and contract administration
• BS in Engineering preferred
• Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts
• Willing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic / overseas)
• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred
• Professional qualification / certification from related professional body, (ISM – CPM / CPSM, APICS, PMP).

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Main Functions

• Supervises a team of electrical engineers who design, develop, and test all aspects of electrical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals.
• May work with other engineering teams to increase efficiency, production quality, and volume.
• May require a bachelor’s degree of electrical engineering or its equivalent.
• Evaluate and comment on discipline engineering work performed both internally and by Contractors and sub-contractors to ensure that work is being executed in accordance with Company specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates effective execution of discipline engineering and design routines that align with the team’s goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Assures accurate and timely communication among the team and other company Functions on discipline engineering activities, progress, and issues.
• In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Tasks and responsibilities
In addition to Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, a Level 3:

• May work with other engineering teams to increase efficiency, production quality, and volume.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level Electrical Leads.

Skillls and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering specialty, or equivalent professional experience
• Broad and extensive knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.

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