Contracts Engineer Job at Maventeq Systems Limited

Maventeq Systems Limited - Our client, a multinational Oil and Gas company in Nigeria, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Contracts Engineer

Job Locations: Lagos & Rivers
Employment Type: Ful-time

Job Purpose

• The Contracts Engineer shall be responsible for the management of contracts and agreements, ensuring they are strategically sourced, competitively tendered, and robustly administered.
• This role safeguards Company's commercial and legal interests, mitigates contractual risk, and fosters strong, performance-driven relationships with vendors and clients to support successful project execution and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Shall be responsible for driving the entire contract lifecycle, from initial tender to final close-out, ensuring all agreements are strategically sound and administratively robust.
• Shall support the CCM Lead in piloting the end-to-end tender process, including the preparation of Invitations to Tender (ITT) and coordination of pre-bid meetings and clarifications.
• Shall participate in conducting thorough technical and commercial bid evaluations, prepare award recommendations for the management consideration
• Shall actively participate in managing performance, correspondence, variations, and fostering strong, performance-driven relationships with vendors.
• Shall administer the formal change management process for contracts, evaluating, and documenting all variations and change orders.
• Shall review contractor invoices and payment certificates, verify alignment with contractual terms and actual work progress with the project management team.
• Shall proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks while ensuring full compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Shall support the management of contractual claims and works with the project team to resolve disputes, maintaining comprehensive records throughout the process.
• Shall support the contractual close-out of projects, and contribute to lessons learned to support the development of the Approved Vendor List (AVL).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• % of contracts awarded within the approved budget and schedule.
• Reduction in contractual disputes and claims.
• Compliance with tender and contract management procedures.
• Timeliness and accuracy of contract documentation and reporting.
• Vendor performance feedback and contract close-out effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or any relevant course. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, RICS) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive experience in contract engineering or administration, specifically within the Oil & Gas, Energy, or EPCI project environment.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of contract law, different forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC, LOGIC, BIMCO), and contracting strategies.
• Proven experience in tender preparation, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in using Vendor Management Systems and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and project lifecycle.

Competencies & Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to secure favourableterms.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills for complex contract review and analysis.
• Proactive in identifying and mitigating commercial risks before they materialize.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective correspondence and reporting.
• Unquestioned ethics and integrity, ensuring all dealings are transparent and compliant.

Method of Application METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should send their CV to: careers@maventeqsystems.com

Note: Only candidates who meet the job requirements will be contacted.