Senior Contract Administrator

Overview:
Want to join an innovative player in renewable energy that is rapidly growing in Africa? Since it was established in 2019 as part of renewable energy frontrunner, Release by Scatec has been developing and deploying a unique, flexible leasing solution of pre-assembled and modular solar and battery equipment for the mining and utilities market. Recently announced funding by Climate Fund Managers will enable our dynamic, young team in its ambition to power and electrify Africa. We are present in several countries in Africa and in the Americas, and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

**Main purpose of position**

Scatec is looking for a** Senior Contract Administrator**in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision - **Improving our future.**As our Senior Contract Administrator, you will provide support provide support to the Solutions organization by overseeing Contracts Administration and Quantity Surveying activities for projects in the PV, BESS and Wind sector. This support shall be rendered directly to the relevant Procurement and Logistic Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager, encompassing the stages of Development, Structuring, and Delivery, with the aim of leading and managing the formulation, implementation, and execution of Construction and Supply Contracts. Furthermore, the role shall be responsible for monitoring and controlling the execution of the contractual framework and providing periodic reports to the project management and the rest of the governance structure around the project on these issues. In carrying out these duties, the role shall closely collaborate and interact with project management, supply chain management, construction management, legal, project control function, and other relevant parties (depending on the organization structure for each project). Such collaboration and interaction are necessary to effectively communicate and address contract-related matters with contractors and subcontractors throughout the entire process, ranging from contractual negotiations, contractual notices, monthly progress payments, claims and dispute management, etc. This involvement may take the form of direct participation in the project or through support provided to the project organization within the established governance structure.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Establish Contract and Procurement Strategies: Assist in developing contract strategies for projects
- Assist in preparation of EPC Contracts and Subcontracts: Collaborate closely with legal, project management, supply chain management, technical management, and all other relevant disciplines to prepare robust Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and subcontracts
- Ensure that contracts are designed to minimize interface-related risks, mitigate schedule slippage, and prevent cost escalation while optimizing to achieve a competitive overall cost and timeline
- Manage Contractor Selection: Oversee the prequalification and initial selection of key contractors and subcontractors Save
- Facilitate the tendering process, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations to finalize contracts for implementation in line with the procurement strategy (including full compliance both with internal and external requirements)
- Commercial Management of Subcontractors: Take a commercial perspective in managing contractors and subcontractors, including formal correspondence related to contract management and interface risks
- Manage contractual determinations and progress payments to contractors, manage variations in scope, address claims for increased costs and extensions of time, prepare final account agreements
- Manage team of Contract Administrator and Quantity Surveyors on site or office/
- Prepare Project Reporting: In collaboration with the Project Control function, generate comprehensive reports on Construction Contracts
- Provide detailed insights into the Contract status, claims, cashflow forecasts and risks

**Qualifications and competencies**
- B. Sc. QS (Hons) - (or relevant technical or commercial qualification)
- Technical or legal supplementary degree/Project Management
- Comprehensive knowledge of: Contracts suites, NEC, GCC and FIDIC
- EPC Contractors scope, EPC Contractors Schedule and the activities and deliverables
- Quantity Survey education and experience
- Relevant courses in the FIDIC Contractual Framework and/or other relevant internationally renowned contract standards
- 5+ years Construction Contract Administration experience with the FIDIC suite of contracts in companies with strong procurement and Supply Chain Management practices
- Demonstrate familiarity with contract terms and conditions and the FIDIC suit of contracts
- Proven track record in affecting contract savings
- Extensive experience and competence in Procurement and Contract Management / Administration for large construction contracts
- Experience and a proven track record