Senior Contract Management Spec

Job Overview

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide support to Contracts Manager as the contract and commercial liaison between the functional groups, ensuring arcuate contractual data is used.
• Provide appropriate support and guidance to the Contracts Manager and the project team for the effective management and administration of the Prime Contract and interaction with the Client consistent with McDermott’s practices and procedural guidelines.
• Asist the Contracts Manager to drive the change management process by identifying and pursuing opportunities for positive change to the project
• Reports directly to the Project Contracts Manager who in turn reports to the Project Director who has overall responsibility for delivery of the project within the required cost and schedule constraints.
• The Contracts Specialist will receive functional direction and support from the Director of Contract Management.
• Manage Contracts and commercial aspects of the Project under the direction of the Contract Manager(s) in liaison with the Project Director/Manager
• Work with the Contract Manager on Contract project kick-off activities, including Insurance Certificates, Bank Guarantees, Parent Company Guarantees, Contract document review, preparation of Contract summary, Contract required notices Lists, Deliverables lists, Flow-down Requirements, and Responsibilities Matrix, which are due in the first 30 days of Contract Award
• Assist with Contract Review Kick-off meeting with the Project team to promote contract awareness and interpretation to support project implementation
• Assist Contract Manager(s) with all relevant project management Contractual and Commercial procedures
• Maintain appropriate Contract records
• Work with Contract Manager(s) to prepare Contractual and commercial correspondence
• Assist Contract Manager(s) with participation in Project risk meetings
• Assist the Contract Manager in developing and preparing Project Change/Variation Proposals for the Client
• Ensure that project monthly reports reflect an accurate position on all Contract and Commercial issues
• Assist Contract Manager(s) in contractual and commercial aspects of Project Close-out

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Minimum of 5-10 years working experience preferably in Offshore, Subsea, or Onshore Oil and Gas related projects.
• Extensive experience in complex lump sum projects.
• Preferred English speaking and writing fluently.
• Contractual and commercial knowledge to ensure contract compliance, overall commercial integrity and timely delivery
• Foster an environment of teamwork to maintain high group morale and cooperation.
• Excellent Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2-3 years working experience, preferably in Contracts/Construction Contracting, similar experience and role
• Good technical background and knowledge of the oil and gas construction industry
• Has experience/background in Contract Management, Legal or Construction Contracting
• Undertakes ad-hoc contractual and commercial assignments and initiatives
• Fluent in the creation and editing of all Microsoft Office Suite documents
• Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve project goals

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