Contract Engineer

Job Description

Overview
We are currently supporting our client, a market leading oil and gas company, in finding an experienced Contract Engineer to join their Global Manufacturing Admin Area in Saudi Arabia.
Your primary role will be to develop and prepare contracts for Turnaround Maintenance. It involves preparing contract packages including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Preliminary Cost Estimate, Evaluation Criteria in line with approved contracting strategy and procurement manual.

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Coordinate and work closely with Turnaround Engineer / Planning team to prepare Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for Turnaround services.
• Coordinate and prepare contract terms and conditions for the requested services for approved turnaround scope.
• Prepare / develop Evaluation Criteria and preliminary cost estimate.
• Coordinate and work closely with Contract Advisor to manage all activities related to bidding process.
• Route contracts for signature, track work progress and submit regular reports.
• Participate in Pre-qualification requirement and development of approved bidders list to maximize competition.
• Participate in Job-Explanation meeting & site visits with intended bidders.
• Provide & coordinate for clarifications, questions & answers during bidding process.
• Participate in evaluating offers, bid review team member, reviewing pre-award packages in line with approved contracting strategy and procurement manual.
• Participate & Coordinate Kick Off Meeting with the awarded contractor, establish deliverables for the contractors to be ready to fulfil the contract requirement.
• Assist in preparing, developing and measuring Key Performance Indicators for contracting.
• Maintain computer records of contract information and update all involved parties and stakeholders with current status of contracts and expectations of completion.
• Assess contractor’s performance during the execution of work to ensure that all contractual requirements are being met.
• Verify and review Contractors’ Proposed Variation Orders and submit a Variation Order Status Report.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on contracting processes and related issues to Turnaround Team.
• Assist in formulating and improving contracting strategies for turnaround in order to optimize cost and reducing risks in line with procurement manual.

Minimum Requirements

• You must hold a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial).
• You should have a minimum 10 Years of Experience in Turnaround, out of which at least 6 years in contracting.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

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In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What’s more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today’s world of work – it’s about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you’re looking for from your next role.