SENIOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Contracts Specialist or Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Contracts Team. This role is crucial in managing contracts / agreements, ensuring compliance, and supporting the company objectives, commercial & technical aspects of the projects / works / services.

Desired Candidate Profile

Contracts Management: Prepare RFPs, RFQs, ITBs. review, and negotiate contracts with contractors and suppliers, ensuring all terms are favorable and compliant with legal requirements. Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost estimates and financial analyses to support budgets and forecasts. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with contracts and commercial aspects, providing strategies to mitigate them. Change Management: Manage variations and change orders, ensuring accurate documentation and agreement from all parties. Compliance: Ensure all tenders & contracts adhere to local, state, and federal regulations and company policies & procedures. Reporting: Prepare regular reports on contract performance, financial status, and any risks for management review. Collaboration: Work closely with end-users / stakeholders, project managers, legal teams, and finance departments to ensure alignment on project / contract objectives and commercial strategies. Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving any contractual disputes or claims that arise during project execution / contract lifecycle. Strong knowledge of contracting, commercial management. Proficiency in MS office and ERP (SAP) System. Develop and implement contracting strategies in line with project / contract requirements and contract or procurement plans. Prepare and manage contract / FWA enquiries, scopes of work / services, commercial conditions, etc. Identify and evaluate potential contractors/suppliers based on technical, commercial, financial, and execution capabilities. Facilitate commercial evaluation, negotiations, and recommendations for contract awards. Prepare contract agreements, amendments, and associated commercial documentation. Administer awarded contracts / FWAs in accordance with contractual terms and project procedures. Monitor contractor performance, progress, costs, commitments, and payment status. Review and certify contractor interim payment applications and supporting documentation. Manage variations, change orders, extensions of time, claims, and other commercial matters. Maintain accurate records of contract commitments, forecasts, variations, claims, and final accounts. Coordinate with cross-functional departments for contracting requirements. Degree in Engineering Professional Course in Contracts Management CIPS or PMC certified preferred 15+ years of experience in contracts management within the oil & gas and energy sector Strong understanding of tendering practices, contract law and various form of contracts Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency in contract management software / SAP / ERP and Microsoft Office Suite. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects/contracts simultaneously Employment Type Full-time