West African Ventures (WAV) Limited is a 100% Nigerien company providing onshore/offshore services in Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Installation, Vessels Charter and other support services in the oil/gas industry. As part of WAV's growth and repositioning strategy, experienced and highly motivated candidates with drive are required to fill the position of:
Interpreting the contract and assisting the project service manager and project manager in its application
Coordinating all financial, contractual and administrative issues related to project
Following a thorough and systematic approach in managing contractual matters between company and contractor and preparing commercial and contractual correspondence during the implementation of the contracts
Ensuring tracking systems are maintained for all contractual correspondence
Ensuring accurate and comprehensive Contract records and reports are produced and maintained for Site Instructions, Contract Change Requests,
Contracts Changes (actual and foreseen), and any supporting communications or documentation.
Liaise with PM and SPE/ PE in order to prepare, negotiate and ensure execution of all Variation Orders with clients and subcontractors
Providing commercial and contractual advice to Project Management Team.
Preparing and negotiating subcontract agreement
Assisting in the preparation of all invoices to client in accordance with contract terms and manage the process ensuring timely payments
Attending periodic (weekly) progress meetings, and ensure that the minutes reflect an unbiased record of the discussions and issues addressed.
Reviewing and verifying Contractor's Monthly Progress Reports before issue to Client.
Assisting in evaluation of Contractor's contractual claims, and recommendations for financial settlement.
Assisting the settlement of the Contract Final Account.
Assisting in processing insurance claims and vendor back charges with the appropriate Company department.
Supporting in any insurance related matters concerning loss or damage.
Supporting and monitoring Company free issued equipment and material from Client and to sub-contractor and potential results of late (or early) delivery.
Supporting and monitoring Company issued Technical Information, including IFC drawings, specifications and any revisions, to Client and sub-contractor and potential contractual or commercial results of late delivery.
Reports To:
Project Manager
Deputy Project Manager
Project Service Manager
Directs:
Contract Engineer
Subcontract Administrator
Change Administrator
Legal Advisor
Authorised to:
Provide contract administration for the project
Appraise subcontracts T&C
Appraise change orders T&C
Review project correspondences to 3rd party
Interpreting contract T&C
Requirements
Education and Training:
Degree to be LL.B., BA, BSc, MSc or similar.
Good working knowledge of legal interpretation of contracts, particularly project related contracts with intricate liability and insurance regimes.
Experience:
15 years in contract management in the oil and gas or process industries
Preference for experience in Nigerian oil and gas offshore project environment
Knowledge and Skills
General knowledge of offshore practices.
Knowledge of Corporate Management System (CMS).
Excellent English language both written and spoken with strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
Advanced spreadsheet skills.
A considerable amount of confidential information or data will be sighted by the incumbent and confidential integrity is therefore essential.
Committed to WAV's HSE Policies.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]
Note: Please mention the reference number of the vacancy in your application.