Manager Contract Management

Job Description

Job Overview:

McDermott has an immediate opening in UAE for a Contracts Manager with an extensive background in execution of EPCI projects. Reporting directly to the Project Senior Contracts Manager and functionally to Director of Contracts, the Contracts Manager will provide support on all contractual and commercial issues encountered during the execution phase of a large-scale, complex engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) project.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Team to establish or refine a project’s contractual / commercial strategy and ensure continual implementation throughout project execution.
• Periodically conduct contractual awareness sessions with project team members to ensure a consistent understanding of contract requirements
• Identify critical or sensitive contractual issues and act as a conduit for Legal support to the project when required
• Ownership of the Change Management process
• Prior to marine and hook up operations hold readiness reviews with Field Engineers to set ensure contractual awareness especially with respect to waiting on weather criteria and Client instructions
• Establish an effective working relationship with counter-part from Client team to ensure timely resolution of contractual issues
• Support the project team to establish the change management process, setting a culture of change identification
• Lead / participate in change management meetings to identify changes that may result in entitlement for compensation and / or schedule relief
• Together with the Project Controls Manager, evaluate cost and schedule impact of all identified changes both on an individual and cumulative basis
• Support Senior Contracts Manager in engagement with the Client on a continual basis to discuss contractual issues including outstanding and pending change orders. Assist in negotiations with Client and work towards timely resolution of change orders and contract amendments.
• Coordinate resolution of contractual issues within the project environment to the extent possible.
• Coordinate administration of all contractual correspondence with the Client including the timely release of notification required to ensure McDermott’s contractual rights are preserved
• Monitor key dates against dates defined in the main contract and any subcontracts and advise Project Director of the implications of delays, if any
• Support preparation of project weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and external distribution as per internal and Contract requirements
• Contribute to project risk and opportunity management processes
• Interface with Corporate Finance team to ensure contractual requirements are understood and all necessary insurances and guarantees are provided
• Submit and follow up applications for Completion Certificates and coordinate commercial close out of main contract including step down of bank guarantee and release of retentions.
• Prepare a flow down clause plan highlighting the key obligations and liabilities which are required to be passed onto subcontractors / vendors. In particular, ensure that back-to-back guarantees, warranties and insurances are obtained from subcontractors / vendors.
• Support Supply Chain Management team to coordinate the administration of contractual correspondence with all Vendors and Subcontractors
• Ensure that the external changes (back-charges) are taken up with the Vendor and Subcontractors on a timely basis
• Departmental improvement initiatives delivery
• Provide manpower and bid forecasts to Business Line Management as necessary
• Manage the relationships with all Contracts Management Stakeholders including:
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Subcontracts
• Fabrication
• Construction
• Marine Installation
• Hook Up and Commissioning
• Consortium or JV Partner
• QHSE
• Legal
• Finance
• Business Line Management
• EXCOM
• Customer / Client
• Contribute to Annual Business Line budget
• Contribute to Department goals and strategy
• Contribute to General improvement of department and systems
• Contracts negotiations with customers/clients
• Coordinate with Contracts Director/Senior Contracts Director on workloads and resources
• Ensure Contracts & Senior Contracts Specialists coordinate appropriate activities
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, legal, Commercial or Quantity Surveying and 10 years of Contracts Management experience in addition to other functional experience with at least 1-2 years of management experience
• Proven experience in contract management within the Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPC/EPCI) industry, in the areas of Energy Transition, Onshore, or Offshore or Subsea and Floating Facilities (FPSO/FPU)
• In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCI project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and installation phases
• Can build rapport with and gains respect from employees with varied experience and background
• Familiarity with industry-specific terminologies, contracts, and standards
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
• Ability to analyze complex contract requirements and identify potential risks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Proficient in using contract management software and MS Office Suite
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
  
  

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