Lead Contracts Engineer

Job Specific Knowledge:

• 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.

Qualifications

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

• 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.