Senior Contract Manager

FUNCTION: SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER
DISCPLINE: CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT
PROJECT: EQUINOR PROJECT
LOCATION: RIO, BRAZIL
DURATION: PERMANENT
SALARY: NEGOTIABLE
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager with strong Oil and Gas Offshore background and Construction project experience to join our international client’s Equinor Project team based in RIO, BRAZIL.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
• Act as a key member of the Project Management Team and participate in commercial/contractual strategic discussions and decision making, advising the project management team and Senior Contracts Manager on the key contractual strategies to ensure and maximize Client’s profitability by contractually protecting Client’s rights of remedy for Claims and Changes.
• Interface directly with the Client on contractual matters.
• Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Project Management Team in relation to the implementation of the Main Contract and to the overall progress of the project.
• Provide sound commercial and contractual advice/support to the Subcontract Management Team in relation to all pre and post award SCM activities, to ensure key and mandatory flow downs form the Main Contract with the Client are achieved and ensure Client is adequately and strongly protected against Claims and Variations from Subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Accredited Degree level in a Quantity Surveying, Law (LLM/LLB), Project Management, or similar business discipline. Other recognized qualifications may be acceptable if combined with extensive relevant experience.
• Previous experience in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in a similar role is essential.
• Minimum 10 - 15 years, experience in the subsea sector is preferable.
• A strong experience/involvement in subcontract management support will be a distinct advantage
• High standard of written and spoken English is essential for this role and Portuguese speaking.
• Focused in maximizing the commercial value to the Client on all relevant contracts and subcontracts.
• Strong and relevant understanding of the technical requirements required for transportation and installation of offshore operations for both SURF and Conventional work scopes.
• Competency in Microsoft Office is essential.
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Contact:
Tanya De Bruyn
Email:
Tanya.De.Bruyn@trssa.com
za.trsadd@trssa.com

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