Project Contract Administrator – GL0006

1 mese fa

Varese, Lombardia, Italia Ably Resources Tempo pieno
The Project Contract Administrator is responsible for the administration, monitoring, and management of all project – related contracts during the execution phase. The role ensures compliance with contractual terms and conditions, manages correspondence, supports claims avoidance/defence, and acts as the focal point between project management, legal, procurement, contractors, and the client for all contractual matters.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Administration:
* Administer and monitor EPC/EPCIC, consultancy, and service contracts throughout project execution.
* Ensure contractors’ compliance with contract obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
* Maintain comprehensive contract files, registers, and correspondence records.
* Review and validate contractual notices, change requests, and variation orders. Change Management:
* Evaluate contractor change requests (time and cost impact) in coordination with project controls, engineering, and planning teams.
* Prepare change order documentation and ensure approvals in line with governance.
* Track all variations and maintain a change register to monitor project impacts.
* Identify, analyse, and mitigate potential claims by contractors.
* Support negotiation and resolution of claims/disputes in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
* Prepare defence documentation and maintain claims records.
* Draft, review, and issue contractual letters and formal notices to contractors.
* Ensure timely response to contractor communications within contractual timelines.
* Support project management in all client and contractor contractual correspondence. Reporting:
* Prepare periodic contract administration reports (change status, claims, key issues, risks).
* Provide input to monthly progress reports regarding contractual status.
* Maintain KPIs related to contractual performance. Coordination & Compliance:
* Work closely with procurement, cost control, planning, and legal to ensure consistency and compliance.
* Ensure adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and project – specific requirements.
* Provide contractual guidance to project team members and stakeholders.
* Support audits and ensure all contractual documentation is properly archived. Qualifications &

Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Business Administration.
* 7–12 years of experience in contract administration within the oil & gas industry, preferably on large – scale EPC/EPCIC projects.
* Strong knowledge of FIDIC, bespoke EPC contracts, and oil & gas contracting models.
* Solid understanding of project controls (cost, planning, risk) and their interface with contracts.
* Proficiency in MS Office and contract management tools.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
* Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr