Summary
Worley is a global company working across energy, chemicals and resources. The Lead Contracts Administrator manages and advises on contracts for oil and gas facilities projects, covering tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation, contract award and post-award administration. The role also handles claims, variations, contract compliance, client correspondence and contract quality standards. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree, an advanced contract management certification or equivalent, at least 12 years of post-graduate experience and at least 5 years in a lead contracts administration role.
The posting
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About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Primary objective
Manages, provides advice on and administers all activities concerned with contracts for works and services associated with oil and gas facilities projects carried out under various contract forms and modes of reimbursement.
Specific Accountabilities
- Responsible for pre – award activities including bid invitation preparation, processing queries from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programmes, evaluation of bids, negotiation, contract preparation and award formalities.
- Responsible for post – award activities including conducting kick – off meetings, coordinating all contract submittals and correspondence, preparation and processing of variation orders, claims and close out.
- Manages the drafting of Invitation to Tender packages for contracts for large O&G facilities projects. Review and, if necessary, proposes comments on and propose alternative text/clauses to client contract conditions.
- Reviews issues with legal, risk management, tax, and accounting personnel as a condition precedent to submitting to management for approval.
- Functions as a part of a negotiating team consisting of project management staff, to establish the terms and conditions of a contract.
- Monitors and ensures the business provisions of assigned contracts are administered to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Keeps the Projects Contracts Manager advised as to the scope, financial, and risk features of applicable contracts.
- Ensures documentation to negotiate change orders are properly produced and maintained.
- Prepares letters to clients requesting approvals and interpretations necessary to comply with the provisions of the contract.
- Ensure project/facility acceptance documents are prepared and are followed through and that acceptances are signed by the client.
- Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client concerning the project, as delegated by the Project Manager.
- Identifies contractual problems and take appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on those problems which demand management attention, to ensure timely response to the client.
- Management of Contract Quality standards.
- Full time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Degree in Science, Commerce or Law from an accredited university.
- IACCM professional certification in 'Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner' or equivalent.
- Minimum 12 years of total experience post graduate studies
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Lead Contracts Administrator or equivalent title
- Extensive knowledge of Contractual Terms & Conditions and Commercial Contract Law.
- Experienced in developing Contract strategy & Contract development, Post award, Contract Administration and claims functions.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.