US|Contracts Advisor V
501-2000
Energy
Our major O&G client is seeking a Contracts Advisor V to join their team in Houston, TX for a long-term assignment
Summary:
Summary:
- The main role of the Senior Contracts Advisor is to manage large and complex Engineering and EPC Contracts for New Energies business unit.
- Formulates EPC contract package (including but not limited to writing effective scopes of work and compensation for complex high risk/value contracts for major capital projects) including managing the sourcing process (as needed). The packages may be based on Company starter kits or Contractor papers.
- Proficient at developing, negotiating and administering mixed compensation models (LSTK, Reimbursable, Unit Rate etc.), performance-based contracts as appropriate for certain scopes of work.
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of converting open book to close book compensation model while progressing from Ph-3 FEED to Ph-4 EPC
- Develops negotiation plans and assists with negotiations (T&C and commercial) for complex high risk/value contracts.
- Develops bid evaluation criteria by collaborating with SMEs in technical, commercial and legal function.
- Participates in bid evaluation and tabulation of bids. Generate award recommendation based on analysis and assist with developing risk mitigation plan.
- Ensures existing processes and procedures are followed to execute these contracts effectively.
- Manages post-award activities including fulfillment of contract obligations, written notices, change orders, amendments, contract extensions or renewals; responds to and negotiates complex contractor and company claims.
- Produce and control correspondence with contractor.
- Utilize e-procurement systems (i.e. SMART, etc.).
- Bring industry and domain knowledge and expertise related to major capital project contracting and networks with other BUs and third parties to identify and deploy best practices for contracting activities.
- Contributes in developing contracting strategies for complex high risk/value contracts.
- Able to collaborate with a wide variety of SMEs and cross functional colleagues to achieve BU and project objectives.
- Complies with Company policy, process, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
- Experience and expertise in major capital project contracting (especially LSTK EPC)
- Pre-award contracting experience compiling large complex EPC contracts
negotiating commercial terms and legal terms and conditions - Post-award contract management of large complex EPC contracts including change
orders, claims, disputes, etc. - Technical background and understanding of complex process facility construction is desirable
- Effective interpersonal, communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple functions to achieve deliverables and project objectives.
- Proficient at multitasking and able to deliver on tight deadlines, exhibits a sense of urgency with deliverables
- Ability to learn and get up to speed quickly, and willingness to pivot as business dictates
- Familiarity working with e-procurement systems
- 10+ years of experience
Preferred Bachelors/MBA - Preferred oil/gas, industrial gas processing plant (H2/NH3) EPC experience
JOB SUMMARY
US|Contracts Advisor V