Position: Lead Contract Administrator - EPC (N-1248)
Project: North Field Expansion - Onshore East Sector
Role Overview
The Lead Contract Administrator will oversee the post-award management and administration of the EPC contract for the North Field East Onshore sector. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of contract law, contract management, and project coordination to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions, monitor performance, and handle all relevant documentation.
Primary Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Contract Correspondence Management: Effectively manage incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring all relevant stakeholders contribute to the review and drafting of responses.
- Change Order Management: Oversee the evaluation, preparation, and approval processes for contract changes, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
- Compliance Monitoring: Monitor the EPC contractor's performance to ensure alignment with contractual terms, both technically and commercially.
- Insurance and Securities Oversight: Track the validity of insurance certificates and securities throughout the project duration.
- Payment Milestone Verification: Ensure that all project payments are processed in line with agreed milestones and contract terms.
- Documentation Management: Maintain comprehensive registers for all contractual matters, including correspondence, change orders, insurances, and other related records.
- Project Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of regular project reports and provide updates to key stakeholders.
Reporting Structure
- Supervisor: Head of Contract Management
- Internal Collaborations: Work closely with the project management team, legal, finance, and supply departments within the organization.
- External Partnerships: Maintain communication with the EPC contractor, QatarEnergy, and relevant external bodies.
Challenges & Working Environment
- Contractual Expertise: A solid grasp of contract law is essential, with the ability to ensure compliance and resolve any disputes or ambiguities.
- Multitasking & Deadlines: The role requires the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Cultural Awareness: Ability to operate effectively in a culturally diverse work environment, with a focus on team collaboration and stakeholder management.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities in English, with a focus on precision and clarity.
- Attention to Detail: High standards in documentation, contract monitoring, and record-keeping to maintain full compliance with project requirements.
- Financial Awareness: Ability to comprehend financial authorizations and manage contract approvals effectively.
- Prioritization & Organization: Strong ability to assess project needs and prioritize tasks accordingly to ensure seamless operations.
- Experience with Sensitive Matters: Comfortably manage issues of commercial sensitivity and confidentiality.
Personal Attributes:
- Team Collaboration: Strong ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Deadline-Oriented: Capable of working under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes within tight timelines.
- Proactive Problem Solver: Demonstrates initiative in identifying challenges early and devising effective solutions.
- Professional Integrity: Maintains a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct in all activities.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in engineering, law, or quantity surveying.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience managing major oil and gas construction contracts, specifically in a post-award EPC environment.