CB&I is the most experienced and the only worldwide builder and designer of industrial storage products and facilities.Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide engineering, procurement and construction solutions for our customers' most complex energy projects.CB&I Australia is seeking an experienced Contracts Lead to support our upcoming Projects in Australia. This role will be based in Kwinana; however, ad hoc travel will be required.The Principal Contract Management Specialist / Contracts Lead is responsible for administering and managing the commercial and contractual aspects of prime contracts.This role should also support the Subcontracts Management if required.The Principal Contract Management Specialist administers and participates in change orders, claims, and the dispute resolution process related to our Client contract as well as all subcontracts, insurance claims, etc., all under the direction of the Project Manager and/or Area Operations Director.The Principal Contract Management Specialist works with the Project Managers and other relevant functions to ensure that the company liabilities and legal obligations are defined, executed, and correctly reported.The role directly reports to the Project Manager OR Area Operations Director and functionally to the District Contracts Manager.Your Responsibilities will include: Responsible for administering the commercial, legal, and financial aspects of prime Contracts;Ensure, immediately post-award, that all project key personnel and functional leads are aware of all relevant commercial and contract execution information;Work with Project Managers and project teams to set strategy, manage and direct the commercial operation of Projects from award through successful commercial closeout;Ensure the Projects have in place a commercial baseline and contract summary documentation;Ensure risk management, contract management, and value improvement processes are fully and uniformly deployed and managed in accordance with procedures;Throughout the duration of contracts, ensure the best commercial interests of the company are maintained, through policing of the prime contract;Responsible for ensuring that the Projects comply with any of the ECA, Local Content, and other regulatory/statutory requirements of the Contract;Prepare and/or provide input to contract amendments or change orders as required;Ensure any correspondence, execution, or amendments comply with the Contract/Subcontract/ and CMS requirements;Other relevant tasks as directed by the Project Manager or Area Operations Director;Comply with functional reporting requirements;Partake in the function's strategy development and implementation.About You: Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to meet deadlines, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.Knowledgeable of different standard forms of contract (i.e., FIDIC, NEC, AS, JCT, etc.)Knowledgeable of financial, accounting, bonds, and surety principles.Proactively identifies and offers solutions to problems.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.Proficient with MS Office software programs such as word processing, presentations, email, spreadsheets, and databases at the advanced level of proficiency; as well as the ability to learn and operate efficiently specialized software as related to the functional area.Ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.Ability to use good judgment and common sense, to make logical, cost-effective, and sometimes critical decisions while working under high-pressure situations and within strict deadlines relating to contract management functions.Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.Experience and Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of relevant EPC experience in the Oil & Gas / Energy / Petrochemical Industry.Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Business Management.Professional membership with AIQS or RICS preferred.CB&I Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion deepen our depth of knowledge, capability, and experience.We welcome applications from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr