Job title | Senior Contract Engineer Project Delivery | Grade | |
Stream | OQEP | Function | Contracts & Procurement |
Location | Oman - Muscat | Budget control | *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* Projects Delivery Contracts |
Reporting to | Team Lead, Project Delivery Contracts | Direct Reports | NA |
Job purpose Analyses and executes the full contracts cycle for Project Delivery related to Upstream including but not limited to contract preparation, tender specifications, business demands, and technical and commercial standards to meet end user’s timelines to contribute to the reliable Project Delivery Team or the designated OQ’s assets. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. |
Main tasks and responsibilities: - Responsible for executing the complete tendering process via compiling a tender evaluation plan with consultations with the contract owner, providing commercial guidance, bidders’ selection, preparing bid documents, prequalification documents, bid evaluations, contract negotiations and contractor selection related to Project Delivery and related services.
- Assist the Team Lead with creating Contract plans well ahead of Projects Contracts to meet end user’s timelines.
- Assist in developing pre and post-contracting strategies, plans and tactics in collaboration with end-user department.
- Coordinate with other team members to collect all Project Delivery related Contracts. Check their synergy and unify the common ones before start tendering processes.
- Prepare submissions for functional review and recommendations to the Internal Contract Review Committee and Ministry of Energy & Minerals(MEM).
- Perform the development of tender specifications for Project Delivery Contracts in-line with business expectations, risk perspective and applicable laws.
- Draft contracts and commercial terms and conditions (T&C) to best serve and protect the company’s interests (includes technical recommendations).
- Respond to all technical and commercial clarification requests during the tendering period.
- Assist in pre-award and post-award contract management, including change management, insurance issues, claims mitigation & settlement and contracts close out. This includes escalation of disputes whenever required with the support of Legal.
- Ensure effective documentation of contracts documents.
- Conduct negotiations with vendors to realize the total economic value to the company considering quality, cost and time.
- Support tendering activities and contract management activities in alignment with the organization's policy and code of ethics to ensure the right contracts are in place to deliver value to internal customers.
- Build and maintain the relationship with suppliers within the region to ensure positive, constructive and cost-effective commercial agreements for the company.
- Monitor market trends and provide accurate supply information to internal customers.
- Continuously update the tracking tool with the latest tendering / contracts’ information and details.
- Maintain HSE as a priority through compliance with HSE rules. Ensure that all contracts are fully compliance with company HSE policies.
- Collaborate with the ICV team to ensure that In Country Value (ICV) are in place wherever it’s applicable.
- Report on contract-specific indicators and KPI’s to relevant stakeholders within the procurement function, upstream, downstream functions.
- Execute Vendor selection and approval for pre-award activities.
- Contract compliance for Project Delivery contracts, including monitoring SLAs with vendors and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
- Support stakeholders by giving advice on claims related to Project Delivery vendors for early resolution
- Troubleshoot all Project Delivery vendor problems and present them to management as required.
- Execute insurance certificate for Project Delivery Contracts,
- Execute the performance bond management related to Project Delivery Contracts
- Specialist in category management.
- Serves as the point of contact for any internal and statutory audits.
- Periodic visits to the work site(s) as and when required.
- Handle insurance related to Projects.
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Key interactions Internal: Upstream External: Specialized Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers, Ministry of Energy & Minerals (MEM). |
Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site, international traveling, when possible and needed. |
Education requirements | Minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Production Operations Management, or equivalent to PMP qualification is desirable. |
Language | Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic Native (desirable) |
Background and experience | Competencies and skills |
- 8+ years of relevant experience in a similar role in Oil & Gas Industry
- Ability to plan, execute and deliver highly complex contracts.
- Basic understanding/Adequate working experience in contract and claims management for the in oil and gas industry (infrastructure and/or heavy engineering).
- Basic International / Middle East – Gulf countries exposure leading Claims Management processes for major Oil & Gas companies.
- Adequate Knowledge and progressive working experience in Pre-Award and Post-Award projects contract management, contract law and various forms of contract
- Adequate understanding of Contracts & Procurement management processes, contract terms & conditions, and legal background.
- Adequate Knowledge, and work experience in dispute resolution procedures (arbitration).
- Procurement, inventory and supply chain qualifications are an added advantage e.g. CIPS.
| Soft: - Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently.
- Strong communication skills (including verbal and written).
- Ability to participate in and influence commercial decision-making.
- Analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
- Negotiation skills.
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