Contracts Lead III at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

Prime Atlantic Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian Company dedicated to effecting development in the Nigerian Oil and gas industry. It was established in 2005 and successfully partnered with Cegelec, France to establish a joint venture company, Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE) in 2005.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contracts Lead III

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• To ensure the effective administration, execution, and compliance of service contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• This role oversees contractor performance, ensures adherence to contractual obligations, and mitigates risks associated with contract execution.
• The Contracts Lead III works closely with Procurement, Safety, Health, Security & Environment (SSH&E), and Operations teams to ensure seamless contract execution, timely payments, and regulatory compliance.
• Additionally, the role involves managing contract interfaces, assessing contractor performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize business outcomes.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Main tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that all contractors operate in full compliance with contract terms, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
• Participate in the pre-qualification and selection of contractors, ensuring only competent and compliant contractors are engaged.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure all required contract documents are in place before contract execution.
• Facilitate contract handover between Procurement and the respective Business Line for smooth contract initiation.
• Organize and lead contract kick-off meetings with contractors to align expectations and define key deliverables.
• Establish and maintain an effective Contractor Interface Management Plan to enhance coordination among stakeholders.
• Oversee the entire contract portfolio for assigned business lines/functions, ensuring compliance and performance optimization.
• Monitor and track contractor activities, ensuring efficient interface management and smooth contract execution.
• Develop contract strategies in alignment with service planning requirements to maximize value and efficiency.
• Act as a key liaison between Procurement, SSH&E, and Operations to coordinate contract-related processes and resolve issues.
• Maintain the Active Contractor Tracking Database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contract records.
• Prepare and submit monthly KPI reports on contract stewardship, manpower utilization, and performance trends.
• Drive best practice sharing among different business lines to enhance contract administration processes.
• Conduct and coordinate contractor site assessments to evaluate compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure contractor crew competency by coordinating regular reviews and assessments.
• Organize and manage Contractor Performance Assessments, including quarterly and annual performance scorecards.
• Provide contractor performance reports to system owners and administrators for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate Level 2 and Level 3 quarterly and annual performance review meetings with contractors.
• Work with SSH&E teams to schedule Level 4 Safety, Health, Security & Environment (SSHE) sharing meetings.
• Support the organization of the Level 5 Annual Contractor Safety Forum, promoting a culture of safety excellence.
• Assist contract owners in handling contract suspensions, terminations, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure timely contract completion and proper contract close-out procedures with contractors.

Requirements
Education Qualification:    

• A Bachelor’s or Higher National Diploma (B.Sc./HND) in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Qualification:    

• Safety leadership certifications, Landowner Companies (LANCOs), and community engagement initiatives and Proficiency in SAP or other contract management systems

Experience:

• 10 Years >

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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