• Application Deadline:
• Position: Principal Clams Assessor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

PURPOSE & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide an independent and professional evaluation of EPC contractor Variation Requests (incl. claims), preparation of responses to contractor and submissions to Tender Board and other senior review bodies.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:


• Develop and provide opinions on entitlement and assessment of claims.


• Maintain an overview of all commercial matters (variations, claims, disputes).


• Ensure disciplined project records are maintained in a manner that supports effective claims management.


• Review / monitor correspondence, meeting minutes and progress reports for early claims signaling.


• Provide ad-hoc advice to the Project Team and the C&P function with respect to any contractual, variation or claim related matters.


• Verify quantity elements of contract VRs - measure and value the work done on-site.


• Scrutinize cost estimates and prepare company estimates.


• Coordinate variation clarification meetings between owners’ team and contractor.


• Attend contract meetings and produce accurate minutes of proceedings and follow up necessary actions to ensure the contract process is satisfied in line with Company policies and procedures.


• Provide claims and contract management awareness training.

Dimensions:

• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including Project Team, Contractors, Asset Team, and advisors as required.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Skills & Requirements:

Education

• MRICS preferred.


• A University Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business or Financial management or other related discipline.


• Membership of a professional body such as MIArb, MRICS, ACIPS or ISM is an advantage.

Experience.

• 10 years post graduate experience in a contract engineer, legal or QS role preferably in an Oil & Gas Engineering, Procurement and Construction


• project environment, or industry involving projects, construction, maintenance, shutdowns and facilities management.


• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrable experience of a variety of contract types and reimbursement mechanisms.


• Demonstrable experience in defending against claims and variations and their management.


• Excellent letter/report/analysis writing and computing skills.


• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.


• Ability to work across international/cultural boundaries.


• Strong team player with good communications and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

• Fluent in English, written and verbally.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Functionally & administratively reports to: Contract Claims Lead