Contract Administrator at Saipem Contracting Nigerian Limited Saipem Contracting Nigerian Limited (SCNL) is a subsidiary of SAIPEM S.P.A., a leader in Energy Sector.
Due to an increasing workload and the expansion of our onshore and offshore activities in Nigeria, we are seeking for highly qualified, pro-active, fast learning, well organized and motivated Contract Administrators to reinforce our team.
Job Title: Contract Administrator (SCNL CTRAD-011)
Responsibilities
- As a Contract Administrator you will be based in Port Harcourt and/or other Project Sites. Your responsibilities will involve, amongst others:
- Management, drafting and negotiation of the change order/variation and preparation of any claims against or from the Client, partners and any subcontractors or vendors;
- Ensuring that any contractual and legal matter affecting Project execution are properly addressed,
- Monitoring key contract dates to ensure all contract terms are applied timely and correctly;
- Supporting the finance department function by assuring that all the relevant documents required for payment meet the contractual obligations,
- Drafting, receiving, examining, commenting, filing and keeping track of all correspondence exchanged during the project execution
- Ensuring that the corporate policies and guidelines . together with all the legal obligations are implemented and respected by the Project;
- Providing input to risk identification and assessment in coordination with the Risk and Opportunity Management Function;
- Providing information and advice to other departments or assisting in the operational management.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- A Degree in Law or Quantity Survey is a prerequisite.
- Engineers with relevant experience can apply as well.
Required Skills/Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a contract administration environment;
- Excellent communicating skills (verbally as well as in writing);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to handle stressful situations efficiently and effectively, while respecting the deadlines imposed on the Project;
- Adequate problem solving and decision making skills;
- Ability to think outside the box.
Method of Application
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specification and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like you to forward a copy of your resume to recruitment.scnl@saipem.com quoting the application reference as the subject of your email.
Application closes 13th October, 2011.
