What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Advisor position at Petroplan?
Petroplan is working exclusively with a global energy company to staff an exciting LNG production and export terminal mega-project. We are recruiting an experienced professional for a Contracts Advisor located in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate would meet the below criteria:
The Contract Advisor will lead and drive commercial outcomes for our clients LNG Asset. This position will support the contracting life cycle activities by preparing plans to approach the market, issue tenders, negotiate with existing and potential contractors, prepare justifications to obtain approvals and support project contract management.
Key Accountabilities
The Contract Advisor will lead and drive commercial outcomes for our clients LNG Asset. This position will support the contracting life cycle activities by preparing plans to approach the market, issue tenders, negotiate with existing and potential contractors, prepare justifications to obtain approvals and support project contract management.
Key Accountabilities
- Reviewing and drafting contracts with clear, comprehensive, and in compliance with Company and Legal requirements.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with contractors, vendors and other stakeholders.
- Identifying potential risks and issues in contracts and providing recommendations for mitigation.
- Ensuring that all parties adhere to the terms and conditions of contracts throughout the duration of the agreement.
- Coordinating with legal, finance, and other departments to ensure contract compliance.
- Monitoring contract performance and evaluating the need for amendments or extensions.
- Providing guidance and support to internal teams on contract-related matters.
- Degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or similar or 3 years of experience as a Category Specialist or Contracts Advisor role.
- Experience with a full tender life cycle, specifically within the strategy and EPC stages.
- Effective written, presentation, and verbal communication to all internal and external levels
- Proven negotiation experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Effective decision-making in the presence of uncertainty and risk while considering and balancing business dimensions (e.g., technical, cost, schedule)
