Contracts Administrator (Contract Specialist II)

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Responsible for pre–award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries  from  bidders,  preparation  of  bid  evaluation programmes,  evaluation  of  bids, negotiation, contract preparation and award formalities.

• 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.

Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce or Law.

• IACCM professional certification in 'Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner' or equivalent is a plus.

Experience:

• 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.
• Middle East/Arabian Gulf experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Moving forward together

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We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.