Contracts Manager at Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED)

Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), a leading multi-million dollar Company in the Electrical Power and Construction Sectors and has a highly skilled and motivated workforce of over 300 employees, who are committed to the client's quest to be the No. 1 and preferred African owned electricity solutions provider in Africa.

We are committed to growing profitably and sustainably while providing its customers with an efficient and reliable supply of power. To achieve this, we need passionate, motivated and smart professionals, who share our values and our vision; to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Contract Manager

Job Code: 152
Location: Port Harcourt
Department/Division: Commercial
Reports to: GM Commercial

Position Summary

• We need a Contracts Manager who can serve as an expert on tasks, delivering them within specified time and defined expectation;
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipts and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all project.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, preparing, examining, analyzing, negotiating, and revising contracts that involve EPC projects, the purchase or sale of goods or services such as equipment, materials, supplies, or products. Contract risk management.
• Serve as an expert on tasks, delivering them within specified time and defined expectation
• Adhering strongly to the standards and practices in the area of specialization
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipts and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects
• On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations and often negotiate directly with customer until consensus has been reached
• Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies
• Prepare and handle on-going issue, disputes and change management with the help of other departments
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.)
• Support Business Development to ensure company products and services are offered with appropriate, competitive terms and conditions
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.

Key Results Areas
The most important performance objective for this position is Person should know how to identify and manage issues and crisis.

Key Result Areas:

1.) Financial Perspective

• % of Current Receivables to Targeted
• Agreed receivables per Milestone

2.) Internal Process Perspective

• Time allocated to time spent ratio (%)
• Benchmark Gross Profit/Margin per Project

3.) Customers and Service Efficiency

• Satisfied-customer index
• % of Project Completion within Agreed Milestones

4.) Projects Management

• Cost per customer
• Contract loss % per Year

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge & Skills)
Qualification:

• B.Eng. QS or Law degree with commercial experience in the similar responsibility;

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in similar role in Power Sector biased EPC Company

Competence:

• Proficiency in MS Office, advance use of MS Excel;
• Willingness to participate in a team-oriented environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Familiar with ERP Solutions and with competencies in Project Management, CAD and Microsoft Office Suite

Remuneration
This position provides a comprehensive compensation package including a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Selection Process
There are three key stages to the process:

• Stage One: Application and Pre-screening
• Stage Two: Competency-based Interview
• Stage Three: Technical Assessment Center