Contract Administrator 1104-6 New Caledonia

Job summary The Contract Administrator is responsible for the preparation (Call for tenders) and administration of the work (or service) contracts allocated to him/her by the Senior Contract Administrator. In that role, he/she will ensure that all contractual obligations are met. He/she will interface with the Engineering, Construction and Project Control departments. He/she will collaborate closely with the contracting firms. Responsibilities • Prepare the bid documents and organise the Calls for tenders, (expression of interest, site visit, analysis of tenders received, award proposal) in liaison with the Area Manager. • Ensure that the bid documents include the Sustainable Development Standard specific to the Project and follow their effective implementation. • Administer the work and/or service contracts entrusted to him/her • Prepare all contractual correspondence and submit it for signature • Prepare the monthly accounts with the contract’s technical advisor and check the invoices. • Generate the Contract Status Report using the I-Pass software • Manage the contract documents, prepare, negotiate and finalise the contract amendments in liaison with all the relevant departments. • Follow and manage the contractor claims, analyse them and prepare responses • Participate in (if necessary, lead) site meetings, prepare the minutes of those meetings and have them approved. • Communicate (in writing or verbally) with the contractors • Supervise the filing of bid documents and correspondence • Close the contracts (final accounts)
Status:	Contract
Required Skills/Experience:	As a minimum, an engineering degree (civil engineering, electromechanics, mining,..) or an equivalent university degree. A BTS (Brevet de technician supérieur) level with extensive experience may be considered. • Mastery of the English language (written/oral) required. • Ability to communicate and write perfectly in English and French. • Real capacity for team work, in a multinational environment. • Willingness to succeed and seek missing information. • Natural authority required to conduct meetings.
Required Qualifications:	At least 5 years of experience in a similar activity on major worksites. engineering degree (civil engineering, electromechanics, mining,..) or an equivalent university degree.
Location:	Voh, NEW CALEDONIA
Advert Published:	6 Apr 2011
Expiry date:	6 May 2011
Aldelia Ltd Ref. No.:	1104-6
OilCareers Ref. No.:	J452439
Work Permit Requirements:	NEW CALEDONIA (Applications will only be considered from people who are authorised to work in this location by being a national of that country or region, or by holding a valid work permit.)