HEAD OF CONTRACTS

• Onshore Project, you will be responsible for:
• Leading the Project Management Team’s Contracting activities in issuing ITT, execution of the EPC contract and coordinating input with Legal and other Major Project Groups / PMT functions as required.
• Preparation of ITT packages and coordination of tender process with Supply, integration and legal.
• Preparation, development and management of EPC Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition.
• Evaluating EPC contractor’s technical bid and making appropriate recommendations to Shareholder with respect to acceptability of Contract terms and conditions.
• Administering the EPC contract, 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.
• Assisting with the review and negotiation of project change requests submitted by EPC Contractor.
• Taking the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.
• Interfacing with EPC Contractor in resolving Contractual related issues.
• Working in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.
• Working 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.
• Working in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance, which requires demonstrable accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
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  This is the opportunity for you if you have these skills and requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive 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 significant experience supervising multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams and as Head of Controls for mega projects.
• Proficient in English language.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritising skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.