Contract Administrator
Date de publication : 25/06/2024
Requisition ID : 26172
Contract Administrator
ENGIE Mexico, Energy at the service of the country
ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services. With our 170,000 employees
Our customers, partners and stakeholders, ENGIE is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions.
We are committed to providing energy and better living conditions to the Mexicans that we proudly serve.
Our purpose brings to the whole society, represented by our employees, customers and shareholders, reconciling ENGIE's business model with a positive impact on planet and people.
ENGIE Mexico employs more than 1,000 people directly. The Company has been recognized for 12 consecutive years with the distinction of Socially Responsible Company, awarded by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI).
Our key figures in Mexico:
• 25 years presence in Mexico
• 2.5 million Mexicans supplied with one of our energy solutions
• 20,000 jobs (direct and indirect)
• 32% of women in leadership positions
• 3.42 USD Million of investment in Mexico
• 1st Private Buyer of Natural Gas in Mexico
• 2nd Natural Gas Distributor in Mexico
• 10 natural gas distribution areas
• +650,000 customers in Natural Gas Distribution in residential segment
• 4 Natural Gas Transport Companies with +1,300 km of gas pipelines
• 2 Power Generation Plants with 280 MW based on natural gas
• 1 GW of 100% clean energy generated by 2 wind and 6 solar plants.
Contract Administrator –Cuxtal II Project
Villahermosa
Purpose of the Position:
Follow-up and ensure the timely and correct execution of Contracts for Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Construction Management, Owners Engineer, Maintenance (O&M) of gas transportation assets services, among others, aligning the contractual framework and contract(s) specifications to project’s objectives and Contractual Strategy. With and specific focus on risk and changes mitigation. .
Responsabilities and Job Functions:
1 | Handle the day-to-day management and follow-up of the execution of Contractual Obligations in the EPC Contracts, as well as any other sort of contracts (to be) executed for the development of gas transportation assets. |
2 | Ensure that all contract and risk management activities are timely and accurately monitored and carried out, while protecting Engie’s and/or any of its affiliates’ interests throughout the full project construction lifecycle. |
3 | Communications with Contractors • Ensure effective and timely formal and informal communications to contractors.
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4 | Support Claim Management, in full coordination with the Project Team, to: • Identify and maintain an updated facts and events traceability matrix, • Prepare claims / change orders as they arise, requesting additional LDs, cost, or time compensation to contractors. • Review and challenge any claims from contractors. • Develop the negotiation strategy and support negotiations of change orders / amendments. • Prepare, update, and finalize any required event claims (e.g., Force Majeure) / change orders / amendments to the offtaker(s), Fully document any material events which may result in formal dispute, as required by the legal team, to ensure Engie’s position. • Verify contractors fully comply with Engie’s standards on ethics and anti-corruption.
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5 | Regarding contractor/supplier relationships • Provision of contractual advice to Project Team (e.g., flow down from TSA) for major subcontracts and suppliers. • Ensure all contract(s) is(are) fully and compliantly executed • Ensure all guarantees, insurance policies, bonds, etc are delivered by the Contractor and remain current throughout the project lifecycle.
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Ocupational Profile:
University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law or an
equivalent, plus extensive experience in the construction industry within O&G sector.
Understanding of regulatory requirements for the construction and operation of gas transportation projects in Mexico is desirable.
ü Knowledge of Mexican legislation applicable to contract law (EPCM, O&M and Professional Service agreements).
ü Knowledge of Construction phases withing pipeline projects, cost estimating, budged forecasts.
ü Knowledge on instruments required to guarantee delivery, quality, and performance (bonds, insurance policies, Letters of Credit, etc.).
ü Ability to evaluate the legitimacy of a claim as well as understand and interpret the main contract provisions by challenging costs, and how these affect scope and schedule.
ü Ability to interface with contractors and offtaker(s) on issues ranging from administration of the contract to all matters relating to the review and process of claims, changes, and amendments.
5-6 years of relevant experience in contract management of major contractors in roles dealing with negotiation and management of gas transportation (pipeline) projects, change procedures, cost management, claims and variations, negotiation and settlement of disputes with contractors and offtaker(s).
Ability to write, speak and carry out contractual negotiations in Spanish and English is a must.
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