Contracts Engineer at Technip

Technip is a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry. The Group has a workforce of 40,000 people worldwide, fully-integrated capabilities and widely acknowledged expertise in three business segments: Subsea infrastructures, Offshore platforms and Onshore processing facilities.

At Technip, we build the future through today's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects. We value diversity, and implement an open-door policy at each step of our hiring process. We have passion and true belief in each person's contribution, and work at creating the conditions that will generate tomorrow's game-changing innovations by developing our people.

Technip is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Contracts Engineer

Job posting reference: 15916
Location: Lagos

Job Description
Reporting lines and interactions:

• Hierarchically reports to: Contract Management Department manager
• Operationally reports to: Project Contract administration manager or Project Manager.
• Directly Supervises: Contract Administrator if any.

Key interactions (internally, externally):

• Internally: Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, HSE and Construction.
• Externally: Client; Partner, Subcontractors and vendors.

Job scope (role dimension: budget, management, specific criteria):

• CDB user: Client and Partner.
• Duties are varied and occasionally complex.
• Ensures proper implementation of contract and claims management (GOPS).
• Manages the preparation of the change orders dossier.

Main Accountabilities:

• Provides Contract Administration support on assigned projects.
• Liaises with all departments involved in the project.
• Participates in all project meetings related to its status, progress, scope, cost, and planning.
• Identifies any change that can affect term and cost.
• Prepares and consolidates analysis of contract conditions identifying areas of risks and opportunities.
• Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of contractual obligations.
• Supports projects in analyzing contractual issues and, participates in meetings with Client on contractual issues.
• Gets information for future negotiations with the client.
• Prepares formal answers regarding clarifications requested by the client.
• Controls and negotiates all contracts "Variation Orders".
• Drafts contractual correspondence.
• Fully supports projects and takes the lead in the preparation of Change Orders and Claims.
• Prepares the Contract Management program (GOPS 18301) under the supervision of the Contract Manager
• Assists in preparation of subcontract flow down Terms & Conditions.

Qualifications and Experience
Must have:

• BS / diploma in engineering or law or business admin / quantity surveying.
• Knowledge in contracting terms and conditions, policies, and standards.

Nice to have:

• Experience in oil & gas projects.
• Knowledge / experience in risk management methods and tools.
• Work experience in other roles.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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