Lead Contracts Engineer I

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Kuwait seeks a Lead Contracts Engineer I to oversee contract activities for oil and gas projects. This role involves managing both pre-award and post-award contract responsibilities, ensuring compliance with terms, and enhancing contract processes to support energy transition efforts. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in contract law and procurement processes, contributing to sustainable project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years total post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 5 years in oil and gas projects.
• Minimum 8 years in similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and manages all contract award necessities including bid evaluations.
• Coordinates post-award activities such as kick-off meetings and contract modifications.
• Ensures compliance with contractual terms and maintains documentation for audit trails.

Skills

Contractual Terms & Conditions

Commercial Contract Law

Procurement Processes

Contract Administration

Education

Bachelor Science in Engineering

Job description

Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

We are looking for a Lead Contracts Engineer I for KBR Kuwait PMC Projects.

Lead Contracts Engineer I

Summary Section

The Lead Contracts Engineer I is responsible for pre-award activities including bid preparation, processing queries from bidders from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation and award and Contract preparation.

The Lead Contracts Engineer I is also responsible for post-award activities including conducting kick-off meetings, coordinating all contract submittal and correspondence, preparation and processing of Adjustment Orders, claims and close out. Experienced in Contract enhancement procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for pre – award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation, preparation of Recommendation for Award, contract preparation and award formalities in accordance with Client Project Gate System and procedures
• Responsible for post – award activities including conducting kick – off meetings, coordinating all contract submittals and correspondence, preparation and processing of variation orders, claims and close out;
• Manages the drafting of Invitation to Tender packages for contracts for large O&G facilities projects. Review and, if necessary, proposes comments on and propose alternative text/clauses to client contract conditions;
• Reviews issues with legal, risk management, tax, and accounting personnel as a condition precedent to submitting to management for approval.
• Functions as a part of a negotiating team consisting of project management staff, to establish the terms and conditions of a contract.
• Monitors and ensures the business provisions of assigned contracts are administered to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Keeps the Projects Contracts Manager advised as to the scope, financial, and risk features of applicable contracts.
• Ensures documentation to negotiate change orders are properly produced and maintained.
• Prepares letters to clients requesting approvals and interpretations necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract.
• Ensure project/facility acceptance documents are prepared and are followed through and that acceptances are signed by the client.
• Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client concerning the project, as delegated by the Project Manager.
• Identifies contractual problems and take appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on those problems which demand management attention, to ensure timely response to the client, and Management of Contract Quality standards.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor Science in Engineering
• Minimum 15 years total post-graduation experience
• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas projects
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in similar role
• Extensive knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law;
• Excellent understanding & extensive experience of the procurement and contract administration processes and principles from preparation and issue of Bidders Lists, Contracting Plans and bid invitation package preparation through to award, administration and close out of Contracts;
• Strong grasp of procedural requirements & necessity of providing an Audit Trail for Management purposes; and
• Must have membership of any reputable professional association.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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