Contracts Advisor III at Nautilus Nigeria Engineering and Construction Limited

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Contracts Advisor III to support and lead the implementation of project contracting activities. This position encompasses strategy and planning work during early project development phases, contractor qualification, commercial management of FEED and EPC contracts, and coordination through contract close-out.

Main Functions

The Contracts Advisor will be responsible for:

• Supporting or leading project contracting implementation
• Developing contracting strategy during early project phases
• Managing contractor qualification and bid processes
• Leading and managing commercial aspects of Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC contract development
• Assisting in contractor evaluation, selection, and award recommendations
• Ensuring execution and administration of high-quality prime contracts
• Coordinating post-award interfaces through contract close-out

Key Responsibilities

• Manage processes, produce deliverables, and update tools to support development of project contracting strategy, contractor qualification, bid slates, and tender evaluation
• Develop detailed Contracting Plans consistent with overall Contracting Strategy
• Develop Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages aligned with responsibility matrices
• Maintain correspondence databases to ensure all questions, clarifications, and agreed issues are properly documented and reflected in final proposals
• Lead or support negotiations of contested contractual terms and conditions
• Ensure all contract documents conform to selected bidder proposals, clarifications, and final negotiations
• Obtain final functional reviews and endorsements of contract documents from relevant departments (Legal, Audit, Controllers, etc.)
• Provide pricing and commercial analysis to Project Teams for contract award recommendations
• Assist Project Teams in obtaining contract award endorsements and approvals from Senior Management and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain comprehensive final contract files and documentation
• Develop and lead internal kick-off meetings with company personnel to ensure contract understanding and compliance

Location

Lagos, Nigeria