Contract Specialist II

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Job Purpose

Advise project managers on contract strategy and ensure that all aspects of the contract during the execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximize project revenues.

Job Description

Act as a key integral member of the project team and participate in commercial strategic discussions and decisions to ensure that contracts risks are identified, properly evaluated and mitigated.  

Provide the project (including team work onshore and offshore) with accurate summaries of contract related matters including contract synopsis, contract review, contract obligations matrix and guidance on contract requirements.  

Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution to and from the Client, partners, subcontractors and authorities. 

Monitor all project deliverables as well as identify risks and opportunities. 

Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to management of change, including ensuring claims are issued within the timeframes set out in the Contract receiving all required internal approvals: prepare, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiate any claims against client, joint-venture partners and subcontractors.

You are meant for this job if:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in pertinent discipline preferred. 

Minimum 5 years experience with contracts.  

At least 2 years experience with Subsea contracts preferred, oil & gas

O&G industry experience required.

Strong negotiation skills and experience

Understand inter-disciplinary relations and requirements 

Exceptional communication and presentation skills 

Ability to provide open and direct dialogue with stakeholders 

Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in law or a commercial discipline is advantageous

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction.  For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time  

Skills

Contract Management

Additional Skills

Interpersonal skills, including but not limited to:

Organizational Skills/Time Management

Ability to manage change

Professional delivery

Cost aware

Results focused

Proactive / committed approach

Good team player

Self-motivated and persistent.

Decision Making