Requirements: * Engineering degree with sound knowledge of the contractual/commercial environment in the E&P industry.
* Minimum of 10+ years of effective experience in E&P contract administration, inclusive of pricing, technical scoping, drafting, administrating, negotiating. SAP systems and Construction/site experience will be appreciated.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the principles governing all terms and conditions of contracts, Company contracts policies, and the Company industry as a whole
* Rigorous / Formal presentation skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Able to work in a multicultural environment
* Autonomous and problem solving oriented mind
* Capable of independently negotiating complex contractual issues / Able to influence and persuade
* Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
Responsibilities:
* Prepare pre-qualification packages
* Participate in pre-tender meetings
* Prepare and issue call for tender packages
* Reply to tenderers’ queries
* Prepare supplementary letters to the invitation to tender as necessary
* Co-ordinate bid evaluations and participate in clarification/negotiation meetings
* Prepare Recommendation to award
* Support project management to obtain internal and external approvals for award recommendations
* Prepare and issue Contracts and Purchase orders for signature
* Establish contract administration procedure / register
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness of contract administration
* Review of contractors and suppliers correspondence with respect to contractual impact. Prepare recommended responses
* Provide close monitoring of construction activities of awarded contracts with reference to areas of potential claims
* Evaluate change orders, claims and propose recommended answers to the contractors/suppliers
* Provide support to the project team on contractual matters
* Participate in auditing process as deemed necessary in collaboration with finance department
* Participate as required, in weekly and monthly progress meetings
* Monitor and report contract progress. Provide, to the Project Services Manager, all relevant information needed for Project reporting
* Anticipate potential problems of interfaces. Analyse and propose corrective actions
* Complete other responsibilities associated with his position as may be required, such as facilitate meetings chaired by non-Russian speakers
* Process, draft & archive Contractual documentation as per the Company rules and softwares (SAP)
