Breeze Energy Limited is a Nigerian owned energy service company, incorporated on the 4th of October, 2002, led by a management team of dedicated professionals with over 95 years of experiences, a combined total of several decades of leadership in the oil & gas industry. We are exemplary players within the oil & gas, power distribution and transmission sector in Nigeria and the gulf of guinea.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Contracts Advisor

Location: Lagos

Main Functions

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

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages process, produces deliverables, and updates tools to support development of project contracting strategy, contractor qualification, bid slates, tender, and evaluate proposals
• Develops detailed Contracting Plan(s) consistent with over all Contracting Strategy
• Develops Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages consistent with responsibility matrix
• Maintains database ot ad correspondence to ensure all questions and clarifications have been properly documented and issues agreed to are reflected in final proposals
• Leads or supports negotiations ot any contested contractual terms and conditions
• Conforms all contract documents consistent with selected bidders proposal. subsequent clarifications and final negotiations
• Obtains final functional review/endorsement contract documents. as required (e.g.. Law.
• Audit. Controllers. etc.), as well as required endorsements
• Provides pricing / other commercial analysis to Project Team (PT) for development ot contract award recommendation
• Assists PT in obtaining contract award endorsements / approvals from Sr. Management and other stakeholders
• Develops and maintains final contract tiles (au components), as required
• Develops and leads internal kick-off meeting(s) with Company personnel to ensure contract awareness, reviews contract terms and conditions, change order proc;ess, and claims avoidance
• Develops materials tor external kick-ott meetings with Company and Contractor personnel
• to review key parts Ofthe Contract (e.g. Principal Document, Coordination Procedure, Change order process, etc.)
• Leads or supports Contract Administration, including working with project and business managers in aligning on Contract administration responsibilities
• Reviews and comments on contracting and subcontracting plans, procedures, processes, and deliverables to ensure compliance With Company’s requirements
• Expedites and tiles Contractor commercial documents (e.g., insurance certificates. Parent
• Company Guarantees. LOCs, etc.). and tiles original Bank Guarantees,’LOCs per agreed processes
• Reviews and updates project file system / procedures and Master Document Register
• Reviews. updates. and coordinates PT contractual correspondence procedures / communications. including any notices associated with the contract (PT Document
• Distribution matrix)
• Develops and monitors approval process and compliance with invoicing and payment process
• Coordinates change control process, including: amendments, change notices, change
• orders and other contract changes (e.g.. Management of Change (MOC) process, Change Order log. Deviation log)
• Oversees Contractor’s subcontracting activities. coordinate PT engagement in Company review / approval Of individ subcontractingplang, and subcontract development activities from qualification through award / execution
• Advises project team of contract administration and subcontracting issues, and steps being taken to mitigate consequences
• Measures contractor performance and provides feedback through project and functional management
• Captures and communicates Contract administration and subcontracting companys lessons learned for project
• Develops the Contract Close Out (part Of project Close Out Plan)
• Establishes a Close-out agreement with Contractor (settlement Of any Outstanding items)

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc in Engineering preferred
• Professional qualification / certification from related professional body. (ISM — CPM / CPSM. APIOS. PMP)
• Position attracts a minimum of 12 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Contracts Engineering Administration preferred
• Previous experience in a closely related position required
• Experience in commercial negotiations, contractor management and contract administration
• Broad understanding ot project execution and contracting principles, theories, and concepts
• Widing to business travel or relocate to project sites (domestic overseas)
• Owner/Operator experience in project management roles preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.