Contracts Engineer

Our client a Global Oil and Gas organization in Perth CBD are currently seeking a Contracts Engineer to join them for a 6-month contract.

• The contractual rights and obligations and commercial interest of the company in respect of the project are satisfactorily protected in all its activities and transactions with third parties, in particular with subcontractors and the client
• Commercial opportunities are pursued and maximized by utilizing appropriate contractual strategies, proactive approach and forward thinking
• Company policies and procedures are adhered to
• Project reports accurately reflect the current commercial status of the project and the likely outcome at completion

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Main Contract Administration

• Provide assistance to Contracts Lead and the project team to ensure adherence to the requirements of the main contract
• Ensuring that all notification to the client are issued in accordance with the main contract
• Provide assistance to Contracts Lead with preparation, issue, negotiation and settlement of claims and variations to the client, working in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Preparation of interim progress claims and negotiation and agreement with clients representative of the amounts claimed.
• Insurance certificates are issued to the client in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and the requirements set out in “Group Contracting Principles”.
• Agreement of terms of Performance and Retention Guarantees in accordance with the requirements of the main contract.
• Preparation and negotiation of final account with client representatives 

Subcontract Administration:

• Providing assistance to the Project Manager to produce the Project Execution Plan, including a detailed subcontracting and procurement plan.
• Monitoring and updating the subcontracting plan to ensure that key dates within the master project schedule are achieved
• Preparation of standard terms and conditions of subcontract, modified where necessary to incorporate the requirements of the main contract.
• Preparation of “Invitation to Tender” packages in conjunction with Project Engineers.
• Evaluation of tenders, negotiation with tenderers and preparation of “Recommendations of Award” for approval by the Project Manager and Senior Management.
• Evaluation and agreement of subcontractor interim progress claims.
• Assessment, negotiation and agreement of subcontractor variations and claims.
• Ensuring that any “back charges” are collated and recovered from subcontractor’s accounts.
• Evaluation, negotiation and agreement of Subcontractor final accounts.

Cost Control

• Forecasting of cost at completion for major subcontractors and suppliers.
• Forecasting of final project revenue.
• Assisting with development of the “Work Estimate” in conjunction with the Cost Engineer and Project Manager.
• Verification that costs to date, accruals and commitments in respect to subcontractors and major procurement packages are accurate and reconcile with account information.
• Providing input into Project Management Reports and other management reports as required by Senior Management.

Procurement

• Ensuring the terms and conditions of the Purchase Orders are appropriate for the nature of the goods or services being obtained and that the requirements of the main contract are incorporated into the purchase order on a ‘back to back’ basis where appropriate.
• Where necessary, assisting Purchasing/ Procurement with the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions and evaluations of tenders.
• Ensuring that purchase order commitments are let within the constraints of the work estimate (budget).
• Assisting the Purchasing/Procurement team with the evaluation, negotiation and settlement of claims and variations.

Risk Management

• Facilitate internal and external Risk Workshops and maintain the Project Risk register.
• Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, the Management System procedures which directly affect the work undertaken.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, law, engineering or construction management; or relevant experience/background in Project Engineering/Construction Management in the offshore/onshore oil & gas industry
• A sound understanding of the principles of contracts law, business ethics and the contractual/commercial principles adopted within the industry
• Negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
• Personal and business organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of oil & gas standards, regulations and procedures preferred
• At least 5 years relevant experience as a Contracts Engineer
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel

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