Airswift is looking for a Contracts Advisor to support a major client in Houston, TX on a 1-year contract

Schedule: 9/80, Hybrid

The main role of the Senior Contracts Advisor is to manage large and complex Engineering and EPC Contracts the company business unit.

Responsibilities:
• Formulates EPC contract package (including but not limited to writing effective scopes of work and compensation for complex high risk/value contracts for major capital projects) including managing the sourcing process (as needed). The packages may be based on Company starter kits or Contractor papers.
• Proficient at developing, negotiating and administering mixed compensation models (LSTK, Reimbursable, Unit Rate etc.), performance-based contracts as appropriate for certain scopes of work.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of converting open book to close book compensation model while progressing from Ph-3 FEED to Ph-4 EPC
• Develops negotiation plans and assists with negotiations (T&C and commercial) for complex high risk/value contracts.
• Develops bid evaluation criteria by collaborating with SMEs in technical, commercial and legal function.
• Participates in bid evaluation and tabulation of bids. Generate award recommendation based on analysis and assist with developing risk mitigation plan.
• Ensures existing processes and procedures are followed to execute these contracts effectively.
• Manages post-award activities including fulfillment of contract obligations, written notices, change orders, amendments, contract extensions or renewals; responds to and negotiates complex contractor and company claims.
• Produce and control correspondence with contractor.
• Utilize e-procurement systems (i.e. SMART, etc.).
• Bring industry and domain knowledge and expertise related to major capital project contracting and networks with other BUs and third parties to identify and deploy best practices for contracting activities.
• Contributes in developing contracting strategies for complex high risk/value contracts.
• Able to collaborate with a wide variety of SMEs and cross functional colleagues to achieve BU and project objectives.
• Complies with Company policy, process, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.

Requirements:
• Experience and expertise in major capital project contracting (especially LSTK EPC)
1.Pre-award contracting experience compiling large complex EPC contracts
negotiating commercial terms and legal terms and conditions
2.Post-award contract management of large complex EPC contracts including change
orders, claims, disputes, etc.
• Technical background and understanding of complex process facility construction is desirable
• Effective interpersonal, communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple functions to achieve deliverables and project objectives.
• Proficient at multitasking and able to deliver on tight deadlines, exhibits a sense of urgency with deliverables
• Ability to learn and get up to speed quickly, and willingness to pivot as business dictates
• Familiarity working with e-procurement systems
• 10+ years of experience
• Preferred Bachelors/MBA
• Preferred oil/gas, industrial gas processing plant (H2/NH3) EPC experience