Contract Manager

Job Description JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the management of all contracting activities for complex projects in multiple locations.
Will effectively administrate post-award of contract all aspects related to the contract with the Client.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Management and interpretation of contractual clauses between SE and Client(s).
Monitoring with Project Director/Manager all the contractual milestones and related payments.
Serve as the point of contact for Client on contractual matters.
Ensure active management of all Variations and Invoicing on the project
Advise Project Director/Manager on any aspect of the Project execution which deviates from the requirements of the Contract.
Manage contractual and commercial risks on the project to ensure risks are identified early and either eliminated or managed appropriately by the PMT
Claims' management, incluing insurance and arbitration claims
Administrate all contractual correspondence between Client and PMT according to project management correspondence guidelines.
Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.
Establishes the milestones completion notices, collects the necessary back up to allow invoicing providing Finance and Control functions with this documentation.
Develops and implements all relevant project management Contractual and Commercial procedures
Ensure all responsibilities are executed in strict compliance with relevant SE policies, processes and procedures and in accordance with SE Values.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Degree in Business Administration or equivalent; Industry specific qualifications are an advantage

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Possess minimum of fifteen (15) years working experience in Oil & Gas project; with seven (7) years’ experience as a Contracts Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
in MS Office Software such as Excel, Words and Power Point;
command of spoken and written in English;
good analytical and technical writing skills;
an attitude of attention to details and resourceful.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
appropriate contract management skills, commercial awareness and industry knowledge;
good interpersonal skills and able to interact with various stakeholder internally and externally;
to read engineering drawings, will be an added advantage.
working knowledge of contract management processes and techniques.
experience in strategic and operational contract management