Contract Manager

An Offshore Oil&Gas contractor are recruiting for a Contract Manager to be based in France on a permanent basis. This role would suit someone looking for the next step in their career progression. 
The responsibilities of the Contract Manager will include:
Administration of Main Contract and Sub-contracts terms and conditions and ensure adherence
Supply commercial and contractual assistance to Supply Chain;
Coordinate Insurance and Bank Guarantee requirements with legal;
Support and participate in the development of contracting strategies, preparation of Sub-contracts and management of Sub-contract tendering and award process;
Prepare and manage the Contract requirements Plan
Monitor the performance and compliance with the contractual requirements and the signatory powers, expedite disciplines where necessary and highlight potential areas of concern;
Contribute to the contractual awareness across the Project Team throughout the life of the project;
Achieve and maintain total auditability of all commercial and contractual dealings, including clear record keeping and regular commercial reporting;
Draft or review formal Project correspondence as applicable;
Payment Milestones follow-up;
Participate and Provide input to Risk and Opportunities management;
Ensure delivery and warranty conditions are applied in line with contract provisions
Project Change and claim management
Participate in or manage as applicable the change management including logging, follow up, negotiation as applicable and close out of Main and subcontract change
Formalize and resolve any potential claims against Client, Subcontractor and Vendors and manage of the change process;
Support formal Extension of Time applications
Manage EOT, Guarantee period and Insurance Claims in liaison with Legal
Contract Close
Ensure provision of timely notifications to Client/Subcontractor/Vendor as and when required by the Main Contract/Subcontracts/POs and whenever deemed necessary to protect SBM’s rights;
Support the Contract/Subcontracts Close Out process.
Reporting
Support input for the Cost/Financial and Management Reporting as required.
Propose feedback on project issues to Contracts
Participate and contribute to improvement and general support to contracts
Contract KPIs
Cooperation with cost and planning disciplines
Support and coordination of Business

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Degree or MBA in one of the following disciplines (Business Management, Law, Construction Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying).
Approximately 10 years of experience in contract management, with change management experience.
Experience of both main and subcontract management.
Experience in executing contract negotiations and involvement in claims ;
Experience within the Oil & Gas and Energy Renewable industry preferred.

This role is based on a long term basis in France so European working rights are essential.

To apply for this opportunity please contact Anna.holtmon-jones on 020 7419 5800 or anna.holtmon-jones@trsstaffing.com

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