Scope:
Assist/Manage all ACTIVITIES
related to post award on contractual, legal and commercial issues related
to:
(ii) Partnering agreements with potential partners;
(iii) Partakes in support the Contracts Manager in the Risk and OPPORTUNITY review process including,
identification, mitigation and management of contractual/legal risks.
Primary duties:
identification, risk mitigation and risk management during the post award stage.
Supervise and direct Deputy Manager/CONTRACT Engineers/CONTRACTS Administrators and other
commercial functions as required.
Support the Senior Contracts Manager in the initiation and preparation of variations and claims to
Client. Assist in defending, negotiating and resolving claims with Client. Assist the Senior Contracts
Manager and direct commercial team members in compiling supporting documents for potential
claims, preparing advance defence for issues that are likely to evolve during execution phase.
Assist, evaluate and advise Senior Contract Manager on contractual conflicts and claims with
clients. In the event of a dispute, advise on the company’s position, information required in defense
of or in pursuance of such.
To review on a regular basis, company’s position after evaluating reports received from the project
team in respect of discrepancies, anomalies, risk and OPPORTUNITIES and take necessary action.
Assist in managing all ACTIVITIES related to contractual, legal, tax, commercial and insurance issues
related to company business, contracts with clients and partnering agreements during the post
award stage.
Ensure that appropriate guidance regarding legal diligence in new jurisdictions is understood by
direct reports.
Assist in ensuring that the key contract terms and conditions are presented and understood by the
Project Management and Commercial Team upon award of the Contract and also ensure that a
proper handover takes place from the pre award team.
Participates in interfacing / interaction with Company’s corporate dispute management team in
support of the Senior Contracts Manager.
Responsible in ensuring implementation and adherence to HSE and Quality System Procedures
during the post award stage.
Attend/support internal and external audits as required.
Responsible to assist in the development and monitoring relevant Commercial KPI’s.
Any other duty as directed by the Senior Manager CONTRACTS or the Commercial Director.
Qualification/ Requirements:
A graduate university degree in Law, Engineering or Business Administration.
Minimum 15-17 years of work experience in tendering and finalization of CONTRACTS, with
predominant experience in the field of post award administration and management of CONTRACTS.
