PMC Contracts Lead

Job description / Role

Wood is currently recruiting for a PMC Contracts Lead with extensive experience in the oil and Gas industry for ADNOC Offshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report to the Contract Manager
- Produce weekly and monthly progress reports on contracting activities
- Be responsible for the certification of the milestones and preparation of the payment certificates
- Assist in day to day post award administration including reviewing and drafting correspondence, variations, invoices, bonds, insurances, and warranties
- Attend meetings, interface, and liaise with the internal and external stakeholders (including client, EPC Contractor, and other project departments)
- Monitor and ensure Company compliance with EPC contract
- Ensure adequate project and contractual records are kept
- Provide contractual advice and training to company employees in contracting practices and procedures
- Contribute to risk management process and procedures
- Perform any other tasks as necessary or requested by the Contracts Manager, General Manager, and Project Director

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's in engineering or quantity surveying, Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional qualification
- Have at least 15+ years' experience in contract administration on capital projects
- Be contractually and commercially astute
- Exhibit keen attention to detail and fastidious organizational expertise
- Be able to demonstrate good teamwork skills
- Preferably have experience of working in the Middle East
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Commercial acumen, negotiation skills and market analysis
- Ability to evaluate commercial proposals received from suppliers
- Effective communication, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of legal aspects related to the contracting industry

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.