Contract Lead

Overview

This position entails leading the hands-on post-award contract management for a multibillion-dollar EPCC contract, ensuring the project is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Challenges and Environment

• Managing a vast portfolio of critical contracts.
• Providing strategic guidance on complex contractual matters.
• Keeping up with evolving market conditions.
• Collaborating extensively with various departments under the purview of the role.
• Executing Mega LNG capital projects within a dynamic and diverse cultural environment requiring professional conduct and adherence to office protocols.
• Performing under significant time constraints.
• Negotiating with various stakeholders to advance company interests.
• Promoting and implementing industry-leading standards for contract and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in commercial and contractual activities related to post-award contract management of the EPCC contract.
• Supporting delivery of the Value Protection plan and managing contractual communications and changes aligning with approved procedures to maximize value for the company and its shareholders.
• Identifying contractual risks and recommending mitigation approaches.
• Assisting in preparing commercial and contract performance reports for project leadership.
• Collaborating with Performance & Delivery Claims team to oversee claims and dispute resolutions according to governance standards.
• Maintaining effective relationships with Project Management Team members, Functional Managers, Legal, and Risk Management to exchange information on contract matters and risk mitigation.
• Coordinating contract evaluations and end-of-contract closeouts as per relevant guidelines.
• Functioning in a highly visible project setting with substantial capital investment and intense scheduling pressures, demonstrating accuracy, initiative, and multitasking abilities to meet high standards in safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a business-related discipline, including a minimum of 4 years within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Minimum 1 year experience in supervisory or oversight roles involving contractors, subcontractors, or vendor personnel.
• Hands-on experience with major lump sum energy projects in a post-award capacity.
• Practical contractor management experience including drafting contractual correspondence, managing change orders and variations, and advising the Project Management Team on contracts.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong influencing abilities.
• Robust business and risk awareness.
• Experience with legal and dispute claim resolution is advantageous.
• Excellent commercial correspondence writing skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Interpersonal and team leadership qualities.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement balancing immediate results with long-term strategic goals.