Job Purpose

Delivers the contracts management plan for the NFPS Compression Project. The position will develop, communicate and implement the Contracts Management process and coordinate the development and stewardship of Contract Plans NFPS Compression Project.

Provides operational direction, technical and functional guidance to contracts and claims personnel and other personnel in the performance of contracts or claims tasks as determined with Project Management. Maintains contact with other Management personnel and Functional Managers.

Key Accountabilities

(Duties include but not limited to)

• Leads the Project Management Team's Contracting activities in execution of the EPC contract and coordinates input with Legal and other Major Project Groups / PMT functions as required.
• Management of EPC Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition.
• Administering the EPC contract where directly responsible. Liaise with EPC Contracts Specialists for 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.
• Assist with the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by EPC Contractor.
• Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.
• Interface with EPC Contractor in resolving Contractual related issues.
• Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.
• Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment and for project handover until close out.
• Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.

Reporting and Relationships

• Reports to the Head of Contracts Shared Resources

Internal - Frequent interaction with Support Team Risk Management Head and team members within the PMT organisations. Regular contact with Execution Planning and Services (EP&S), Legal, Supply, Finance and Shared Services Departments.

External - Regular contact with the EPC Contractors, their sub-contractors, and vendors during the execution of the project.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• Understands the key project drivers, defines roles and responsibilities, develops communication protocols, identifies, develops, and implements project procedures for contract management.
• The prime objective of contract management is to improve project performance by anticipating issues, avoiding negative situations and reducing the frequency of poor outcomes. Embedded robust contract management practices have been shown to contribute to the consistent delivery of successful projects.

Minimum Requirements

Technical and Business Skills

• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritising skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Good technical and project execution knowledge
• Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Behavioural Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law or Engineering or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a major project environment

within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in business and risk management including project controls, cost and schedule development, tender preparation and contract management and 3 years in multi discipline and multi-cultural teams and as Lead of Contracts for mega projects.

Financial Dimension

As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.

Safety Health & Environment

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Technical and Business Skills

• Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.
• Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service.
• Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.
• Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.
• Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.

Operating Environment, Framework & Boundaries

• Works in a project environment in which the incumbent strives to achieve best in class Safety, Health, Environmental & Security performance by creating a culture that encourages everyone to perform their best every day on every task
• Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
• Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment.
• Works effectively within established policies and procedures and participates in the further development of these to meet changing needs.
• Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals
• Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

• Makes decisions and solves problems related to a specific discipline/field.
• Establishes credibility with peers, subordinates and supervisors.
• Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice. Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals.

Problem Solving & Complexity

• Good supervisory skills.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to problem solving that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of documentation in resolution.
• Manages complex tasks to completion within time constrains of Project, with minimal guidance from more experienced staff.
• Manages the resolution of problems in more demanding and less familiar situations using precedent and own acquired knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.