CONTRACT MANAGER – CORPORATE

Job title:

CONTRACT MANAGER – CORPORATE

Company:

Saipem

Job description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into five business lines – Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. The company has 8 fabrication yards and an offshore fleet of 23 construction vessels (of which 21 owned and 2 owned by third parties and managed by Saipem) and 15 drilling rigs, of which 8 owned. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 120 nationalities.Always committed to promoting and supporting the values of diversity and inclusion, Saipem confirms its commitment to valuing differences as a source of mutual enrichment. To this end, it promotes and encourages conditions that allow the removal of every obstacle that limits the full expression of people and their complete development within the organization. It protects and guarantees work conditions that respect individual dignity, while promoting a collaborative, harmonious, fair and supportive work environment.As Senior Contract Manager, you will join our Contract Department/Function, in the business line Infrastructure, conducting the following activities:

• Oversee and manage the contract management processes post-award through to close-out on projects, in line with Saipem’s contract management practices. This includes handling claims and back charges.
• Represent Saipem in negotiations with client and contractors, including:

• Review and qualify (or draft) different types of contracts and agreements, including but not limited to: EPC/EPCM, transportation and installation, services contracts, as well as associated confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure and restrictive use agreements; partnership/consortium/joint venture/alliance agreements and subcontract agreements.
• Prepare contract summaries and reports on tender/project specific basis.
• Advise the interested Functions and Company’s Corporate Management on the main contractual risks, identifying and proposing contractual mitigation actions.
• Participate in meetings with Clients, Partners and Subcontractors, negotiating the contractual instruments with the counterparties in the best interests of the Company and in accordance with Company risk policies.
• Support the Procurement function in the review of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Support the Finance structure in the review and definition of the financial instruments associated to the contracts (like bonds and other form of guarantees, including parent company guarantees).
• Draft all related legal instruments and correspondence.
• Perform legal research, e.g., case law affecting Company market space.
• Have knowledge of the industry standard contracts (FIDIC, LOGIC, BIMCO, IOCs’ etc.).
• Assist in the resolution of legal and contractual matters, in coordination with the relevant Corporate Functions.
• Regularly report to the Company’s Corporate Management on the Contract Management activities.
• Develop contracting strategies, oversee negotiations, contract administration, and the close-out of various types of contracts within delegated authority.
• Provide consultative, functional, technical, and analytical support in Contract Management to project management, project controls, construction management processes, and senior leadership.
• Report to project, department, and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned projects.

Basic Job Requirements

• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in contract management, including contract administration and supply chain management, supporting large engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPC) projects.
• An accredited degree or global equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Law.
• Willingness to relocate to project offices and field locations for varying durations.
• Proficiency in Italian (C-level).
• Proficiency in English (C-level).
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and EPC contract language.
• Extensive knowledge of the Supply Chain process and contract package formation.
• In-depth experience in work change, claims preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, with strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, specifically for offshore contracts, marine construction, and modularization/fabrication of offshore structures on a lump sum, unit price, and cost reimbursable basis.
• Advanced degree such as a Master’s in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, a Law degree (Juris Doctor), or a global equivalent.
• Knowledge of Italian Administrative Laws for public works (“Codice degli Appalti”).
• Strong knowledge of the Pre-Award process.
• Experience in formulating multiple compensation structures, including but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price.

Diverse Workforce

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected criteria by law.
• Saipem offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and diverse group of professionals.

LocationMilan

Expected salary

Location

Italia

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 02:36:30 GMT

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