Lead of Contracts

Job Purpose      

• Responsible for providing technical, commercial, and functional direction related to all aspects of contracting including the formulation and administration of ITT packages and EPC Contract from Pre-Award until Close Out

• Maintains contact with other Management personnel and Functional Managers. Legal and Risk Management to obtain and provide information regarding contract issues and mitigation strategies

Key Job Accountabilities

• Lead preparation of ITT packages and coordination of tender process with QG Supply,

• PMT and legal.

• Assist in preparation of contracting strategy.

• Preparation, development, and management of EPC Contract / Contract documents including coordination of full Contract scope definition

• Evaluating EPC contractors bid and making appropriate recommendations to Owner 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.

• Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance by the EPC

• Contractor and ensure Company requirements are continually being met.

• Assist with the review and negotiation of project change order requests submitted by EPC Contractor.

• Take the lead in preparing contractual responses to the EPC Contractor.

• Interface with EPC Contractor in resolving Contractual and Procurement related issues.

• Review of RFQ’s and bid summaries for compliance with project requirements and protection of Owner’s interests.

• Reviewing proposals for alternative vendors proposed by EPC contractor and evaluating acceptability both technically and commercially.

• Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the onthly PMT progress reports.

• Providing leadership and guidance to Contractor’s procurement representatives.

• Establishing and monitoring regular performance reporting and contributing to the monthly PMT progress reports.