CV submission deadline: 6 January 2010
Number of staff: 1
Status: Resident (5/2)
Location: Atyrau, KZ.
Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Starting: ASAP
Indicative rate: GBP650. - per day of work (subject to final approval)
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION to sonia@engineering-cs.com:
* 4 pages CV max to be sent in a single file.
* Date of Birth
* Higher Education Diploma (University or Equivalent)
* Availability
Responsibilities
* Support Company Representative/CH in defining the Contract Management strategy and establishing the systems, processes and organisation for effective contract management.
* Support development of Scope of Work and coordination procedure
* When applicable, attend the Handover meeting with C&P and verify the completeness of Contract documents
* Ensure that all pre-award contractual phases are completed prior to mobilisation of the contractor and facilitate Hand-over from C&P
* Facilitate internal kick off meeting with company personnel to review contract terms and conditions, the change order process and claims avoidance
* Oversee reviews of Contract Execution Plans * Support Company Representative/CH in ensuring Contractor compliance with Contract Terms and Conditions, Scope of Work, Deliverables and Schedule
* Review the Contractor's Monthly Report advising CH/Company Representative on contractual issues (potential claims, liabilities, LDs, etc.) and contractor non-performances, advising appropriate actions to be taken
* Review progress prior to Contractor meetings, and provide input (attend as appropriate) Review outcomes of the Contractor meetings and advise on further action
* Advise appropriate action and strategy to remedy contractual shortfalls, involving C&P as required
* Review correspondence from/to the Contractor. Provide general contractual / commercial advice for the Contract Holder and project team members involving Legal, Finance, C&P as appropriate
* Act as focal point for review and challenge of PCN's, VOPs (either at change meetings or via formal correspondence); provide advise for acceptance / rejection to Contract Holder. Advise appropriate action to take in case of extra-contractual charges
* Provide necessary assistance to Company Representative/CH in contractual negotiation and dispute resolution. Liaise with C&P and / or Legal Department with reference to significant Contractual / Commercial issues.
* Liaise with C&P for contract amendments
* Liaise with C&P to ensure Contract details (including LCV and ACV) are correctly loaded into SAP. Advise CA on SAP call off process e.g. Call off annual value of contract.
* Act as a focal point for the administration of any back charges, concession notices or potential claims,participate in the evaluation, negotiation and settlement as directed by the CH/Company Representative.
* Review draft sub-contract enquiries, bid evaluations and draft sub-contracts, as prepared by the Contractor and obtain appropriate Company approvals / comments
* Advise if guarantees / performance bonds, bank guarantees / payment bonds, parent company guarantees are not in compliance with the contract requirements
* Advise if insurances and tax certificates are not in compliance with the contract.
* Assist Site Teams to ensure the management of Contracts processes are in compliance with AKCO procedures and guidelines.
* Assist and support, as requested by the CMPU Section Head/Coordinators, contract compliance review and audit activities and ensure implementation of audit report recommendations by the teams involved.
* Oversee close out of contract and ensure all required steps are completed
* Oversee the settlement of the final account and processing of the Completion Certificate and preparation of the Close-out Report for CH signature
* Provide feedback on lessons learnt from Contract Administration activities.
Competences
* Familiar with the all phases of EPC contracts
* Familiar with both Project and Corporate contract and finance procedures.
* Awareness of cost reporting, project planning and project feasibility studies
* Awareness of compliance and audit process
* Understanding of project accountancy
* Ability to identify changes and improvements to contract procedures to reflect Company's changing requirements
* Ability to initiate and promote the function of contract administration
* Awareness of the processes and activities surrounding Project Cost and Risk analysis
* Ability to work without supervision.
* Knowledge of computer based systems including, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office or equivalent packages.
* Ability to use ERP tools for Contract support (SAP, Budgeting & Accounting systems)
* EDMS skills and awareness of Project data & document control procedures
* Be proactive, a self starter and ability to work without supervision
* Systematic thinker and good organisational skills/ time management
* Strong personality with ability to be firm and persuasive and influence without authority
* Team player within and across functions
* Sensitive to customer requirements and customer focused
Qualifications
* Numerate Degree, Engineering HND or equivalent, 10 years oil and gas experience
* Experience in managing the interface between sub-contractor and managing contractor or between client and managing contractor
* Experience in major Onshore and Offshore Petrochemical Projects
* Experience in working direct or indirectly for a Major Oil Company.
* Experience in dealing with Share & Stakeholder
