Contracts Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Responsible for contract administration of EPC contracts being executed in West Qurna I Field, Basra, Iraq.
• Review procurement procedures/processes/deliverables to assure compliances with Contract/Company’s requirement
• Develop project contracting strategies, claim handling and dispute resolution.
• Oversee processes involving vendor prequalification, Work Order Requests, Proposals, Approved Work Orders, contract change control, dispute resolution, claim management, invoicing and payments.
• Manage and deliver, under limited supervision:
• Functional activities within the assigned business(es) including drafting, review and negotiation of:
• Confidentiality agreements / NDA's in accordance with business needs
• Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms) including project-specific contracts and
  

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• Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties)
• MOU’s and exclusive arrangements
• Review proposed contract qualifications with other functions, as required, to ensure the balance of risk is appropriate for the associated services and remuneration mode.
• Providing overviews of contract T&Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams, as applicable
• Provide guidance to the assigned business(es) on client contracting & negotiation strategies and terms and conditions.
• Engagement with other functions to identify strategies to avoid/mitigate risks associated with contract terms and Contracting Policy deviations.
• Provision of interpretation advice in relation to contract T&Cs and financial instruments (Bonds /Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties) to business, as required.
• Manage the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCG’s, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation, establishment, and administration of Joint Venture and/or Partnering agreements.
• Develop, build, and maintain internal relationships with stakeholders to become a business partner and trusted advisor.
• Drive collaboration within the functional team, and in doing so strive for best practice and consistency throughout the company.
• Provide input to commercial handovers to the execution teams for successfully awarded contracts.
• Manage and deliver continuous improvement across the function and look for innovative ways of working.
• Ensures that key relevant Commercial policies are understood and correctly applied within theassigned business(es)
• Provide robust client contracts governance and assurance across the assigned business(es) and recommend corrective action, as required.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned Contracts team members (if any).
• Functional personnel development and promotion of an environment of learning andempowerment.
• Ensure the timely provision of contract input to the TGP process, tenders, and proposals, as required.
• Ensure the timely identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process.
• Develop main contract flow-down requirements for PO’s and subcontracts, in conjunction with the supply chain, as required.
• Assisting the pursuit of Wood's

Desired candidate profile

• Engineering Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)
• Relevant Client-Facing Contracting Experience: Minimum 20 years.
• Supervisory Experience: 5 years (preferred & subject to the role)
• Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting, and negotiation in a service company environment.
• Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements, and consortium agreements.
• Experience in leading and managing a team (if applicable).
• Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and drafting and rollout of contracting policies.
• Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems.
• Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures
• Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies.
• EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong clients focus and ability to build relationships and trust
• Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process