Lead Contracts Engineer

• Adopt standard safe work practices and procedures in accordance with the Safety Management Systems and safety policies.
• Eliminate or report workplace hazards, take part in safety drills and other activities and support the work of safety representatives and committees.
• Conduct activities in accordance with environmental policies, codes and guidelines; in particular, minimize energy and material usage in the workplace.
• Continuously communicate to contractors expectations for safety and the environment.
• Recognize good safety and environmental performance, and correct poor performance.
• Contribute to Project Strategy.
• Provide timely summary to Project Manager to assist in bid decision.
• Provide management, administration and co-ordination of tenders
• Liaise with Project Management and Controls Group regarding scope of supply, resources and project estimate data
• Review Contract Commercial Conditions and structure commercial section of Tender documents.
• Propose methods to mitigate risk.
• Analyse Commercial Offers.
• Ensure proposals comply with Project requirements and procedures.
• Negotiate proposals and finalise award of contracts with Contractors.
• Provide contractual / commercial advice to Project.
• Ensure appropriate policies are followed.
• Assist Project / Construction Manager in management of Terms & Conditions, negotiation and finalisation of Construction Contracts and Variations (if required)
• Perform Contractors claim evaluation (if required)
• Provide appropriate level of training on commercial awareness issues for the Project (if required).
• Provide timely and relevant commercial/legal advice to the Project support groups.
• Assist the Legal/Commercial department in resolving claims/litigation management (if required).
• Ensure Site Contracts comply with Group Insurance policies
• Review contract conditions.
• Negotiate contract terms.
• Prepare agreements.
• Review secrecy/confidentiality agreements.
• Provide contractual interpretation and advice.
• Negotiate Contracts with Contractors.
• Review Client Supplied documentation (ITT)
• Prepare Contract Strategy, Writing Plan and Schedule (PEM for Tendering)
• Coordinate Contract preparation process with assigned Managers
• Coordinate input from all required disciplines regarding the definition of; scope of supply, resources, cost estimate, schedule, third party involvement and commercial arrangement.

• Any bachelor degree in engineering
• Commercial management experience within the Engineering Industry
• Tertiary qualified as QS / Engineer / Lawyer.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Sound knowledge of Contract Law / Construction Contracts / International Contracting.
• Builds a desire to take responsibility, work together and co-operate within and between teams. Creates a climate where people feel involved and valued, and where goals are shared.
• Sets demanding goals for self and others and is dissatisfied with average performance. Makes full use of own time and resources. Sees a task through to completion irrespective of obstacles and setbacks.

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