Projects - Contracts Advisor III at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Projects - Contracts Advisor

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Contracts Advisor supports or leads the implementation of project contracting.
• This may include strategy and planning work during early project development phases, contractor qualification, leading and managing commercial aspects of Pre-FEED / FEED / EPC contract development process, assisting in contractor evaluation, selection, and award recommendation, ensuring execution and administration of high-quality prime contracts, and coordinating interfaces post-contract award through contract close-out.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage process, produce deliverables, and update tools to support development of project contracting strategy, contractor qualification, bid slates, tender, and proposal evaluation
• Develop detailed Contracting Plan(s) consistent with overall Contracting Strategy
• Develop Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages consistent with responsibility matrix
• Maintain database of all correspondence to ensure all questions and clarifications are documented and issues agreed to are reflected in final proposals
• Lead or support negotiations of any contested contractual terms and conditions
• Conform all contract documents consistent with selected bidder's proposal, subsequent clarifications, and final negotiations
• Obtain final functional review/endorsement of contract documents as required, including Law, Audit, Controllers, and other stakeholders
• Provide pricing and other commercial analysis to Project Team (PT) for development of contract award recommendation
• Assist PT in obtaining contract award endorsements and approvals from senior management and other stakeholders
• Develop and maintain final contract files, including all components
• Develop and lead internal kick-off meetings with company personnel to ensure contract awareness, review contract terms and conditions, change order process, and claims avoidance
• Develop materials for external kick-off meetings with company and contractor personnel to review key parts of the contract, including Principal Document, Coordination Procedure, and change order process
• Lead or support Contract Administration, working with project and business managers to align on contract administration responsibilities
• Review and comment on contractor's contracting and subcontracting plans, procedures, processes, and deliverables to ensure compliance with company requirements
• Expedite and file contractor commercial documents, including insurance certificates, Parent Company Guarantees, LOCs, and file original Bank Guarantees/LOCs per agreed processes
• Review and update project file system, procedures, and Master Document Register
• Review, update, and coordinate PT contractual correspondence procedures and communications, including notices associated with the contract (PT Document Distribution Matrix)
• Develop and monitor approval process and compliance with invoicing and payment process
• Coordinate change control process, including amendments, change notices, change orders, and other contract changes, including Management of Change (MOC), Change Order log, and Deviation log
• Oversee contractor's subcontracting activities, coordinate PT engagement in company review and approval of individual subcontracting plans, and manage subcontract development activities from qualification through award and execution
• Advise project team of contract administration and subcontracting issues, and steps being taken to mitigate consequences
• Measure contractor performance and provide feedback through project and functional management
• Capture and communicate contract administration and subcontracting lessons learned for the project
• Develop the Contract Close Out Plan as part of the Project Close Out Plan
• Establish a close-out agreement with contractor, including settlement of any outstanding items

Job Requirements – Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in Contracts Engineering / Administration preferred
• Previous experience in a closely related position required
• Experience in commercial negotiations, contractor management, and contract administration
• BS in Engineering preferred
• Broad understanding of project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts
• Willingness to travel or relocate to project sites (domestic or overseas)
• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred
• Professional qualification or certification from a related professional body (ISM – CPM / CPSM, APICS, PMP)

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026. 

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