Senior Contracts Administrator

CH2M HILL - Senior Contracts Administrator - Abu Dhabi, UAE

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will support the procurement and contracting functions for a large scale sour gas development project in the UAE. The role involves working in a Project Management Consultant capacity to ensure that the EPC contractor and related parties adhere to contractual agreements and standards.

Basic Function & Scope

• Assist client in the evaluation of EPC contractor contract comments and negotiate needed finalizations.
• Evaluate and recommend subcontractors and vendors, ensuring the EPC contractor uses only approved vendors.
• Administer the EPC contract between client and EPC contractor.
• Administer the PMC contract with the client on behalf of CH2M HILL.
• Administer other client contractor contracts that support project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist client in EPC bid evaluation and contract finalization.
• Maintain a detailed tracking register for clarification requests and responses from bidders.
• Review and recommend vendors and subcontractors proposed by EPC bidders.
• Endorse client findings regarding priced commercial evaluation.
• Assist in negotiation meetings.
• Prepare recommendations for contract award.
• Review and approve EPC contractor contacting and procurement plans and procedures.
• Monitor and support ongoing contractual activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited university with at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience on large scale oil & gas and petrochemical capital projects.
• Experience as a member of an EPC team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting and procurement practices and principles used by major oil & gas companies.
• Ability to manage contractual and commercial activities to preserve owner/client interests.
• Experience in composing and managing major EPC contracts.
• Experience managing procurement programs for major EPC projects.
• Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.