Contract Administrator at Jacobs

The role is high profile, and is considered an opportunity for existing Leaders, or those with high potential and ambitions for a Leadership position.

At Jacobs, we challenge the accepted in our dedication to delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We are a family of people excited to solve complex challenges and have a positive impact on the world.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing the contracts lifecycle from bid negotiation, through to project execution and warranty phases, including but not limited to review and draft of amendments, contractual documents, renewal of contracts, etc.
• Preparation, drafting and management of NEC correspondence, Early Warnings and owner of the Contract Risk Registers, Claims and Compensation events
• Monitoring, drafting and reviewing all contractual correspondence between Jacobs and its customers and subcontractors/vendors
• Support and champion the contractual change management process. This includes drafting and review of change orders, claims, back charges and penalties, defence of incoming claims vis-a-vis customers, subcontractors and key vendors
• Safeguarding contractual obligations including tracking and timely issuance of notifications, monitoring of milestones and payment in cooperation with the project team
• Focal point for promoting awareness on contracts provisions. Prepare initial contract review, organize contract induction meetings, issue reports, interpretations and assessments on contracts
• Verifying, in conjunction with dedicated departments, that all insurances and guarantees required by the contracts and subcontracts are in place and maintained
• Assisting purchasing department in the negotiation of contracts with subcontractors and vendors. Implement back-to-back subcontracts
• Cooperation and liaison with corporate functions, e.g. projects, finance, legal, compliance, IP on specific matters and possible disputes

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Contracts Administration – NEC essential (other FIDIC, etc. beneficial)
• Relevant project industry experience – Minimum 3 years
• Commercial Management experience

Additional Requirements

• Negotiating with customers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Building and managing relationships with customers
• Monitoring the contract progress of projects
• Providing direction to the project managers and project teams
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Commercial strategy and the commercial direction of projects and the business
• Jacobs Interface management and Group Policy Implementation.

Qualifications

• Degree in law or appropriate commercial qualification
• Proven knowledge of NEC suite of contracts