SUMMARY:

• Contracts Specialist experienced in all phases of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) process.
• Along with being the Point of Contact (POC) for all contracting requirements, I have a proven record of effectively executing all the elements that produce successful Contract Management. My strengths include, but are not limited to, developing the Request for Quote (RFQ), executing the bid process, leading contract negotiations, drafting the final multi - disciplined negotiated contract package, and ensuring proper approval, execution, and documentation of contract. My responsibility also included oversight of EPC subcontracts and third party vendor contracts.
• My s have been instrumental in establishing best practices and standards to correct deficiencies in controlling costs and budget and schedule creeping on large multi-year, multi-phase projects. These skills have ensured targets and objectives are met as well as uncovering deficiencies.
• I have keen understanding of effective contracting and realize the possible implications on internal and external stakeholders when this understanding produces misaligned expectations. This understanding, along with my attention to detail, has led to my invitation, by disciplines outside the SCM function, to participate and advise on many initiatives to restructure the reporting requirements for internal operations and post- contractors.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Contract Change Orders
• Invoicing compliance and review
• Project Cost Controls
• Participate in Contract Meetings with Client & sub-Contractor
• Maintenance of SO/PO contract logs

Confidential

Contracts Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Perform, in a strategic manner, influencing and supporting overall project management target objectives and vision with an in-depth understanding of required Contractor interaction while providing support to the Project Executive, Engineering Manager, Procurement Manager, Construction Manager, and Startup Manager.Ensure transparency on behalf of the project team and the enterprise related to project issues or any known items that may impact the accurate and timely projection of the Contracts cost to complete, and cost savings opportunities. Audit activities to ensure vendor compliance with all client reporting established within all contract terms and conditions. Complete Supplier qualifications via client financial information. Analyze Client business operations to ensure stability of proposed base business.
• Manage Contract scope through accurate statement of work and work break down structure by insuring required work is complete and excluding unnecessary work and cost. Coordinate scope management activities with procurement, project team, and corporate project controls.
• Coordinate change management activities with site project and corporate procurement management. Maintain audit records and report all deficiencies related to cost controls, invoicing and procurement.
• Manage Contractor schedule requirements through deliverable identification, schedule development, and integration into the project schedule. Perform periodic audit reviews with subcontractors to update and insure conformation with the project schedule. Identify schedule issues and assist in definition of recovery plans and best practices.

Confidential

Contracts Advisor/Compliance

Responsibilities:

• Manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for Contractors; identify potential subcontractors that are operationally and fiscally sound through the company’s supplier qualification guidelines to ensure performance of all potential contractors. Assemble the RFQ package, and coordinate RFQ clarifications. Negotiated contracts. Finalized contract documents. Administered Contract Amendments; reviewed contractual basis for Amendments to meet target objectives and cost savings opportunities, coordinated approval process, maintained Contract logs and Data Libraries, and advised cost reporting/forecasting of any deviation.
• Track contractor progress against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives, reported status to management on a regular basis, and executive staff on an as needed basis. Prepared periodic management and/or customer reports. Participated in Project Meetings as required. Managed all International Master Agreements (IMA) providers. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Contracts System, ARIBA.

Confidential

Contracts/Logistics

Responsibilities:

• Assessed deficiencies in project control systems and reporting of percentage complete of build on pipe spool. Recommended changes in client reporting and vendor compliance.Worked with Dynamic Angola Project Manager to prepare bids for project contractors and subcontractors. Reviewed all Terms and Conditions for third party contracts and vendors. Ensure vendor compliance through Supplier qualifications including financial information relating to client standards of operations Prepared and submitted Request for Quotes per contract guidelines for equipment.

Confidential

Commercial Process Lead / Logistics

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for proper compliance, implementation and tracking of all Client to Company contracts. Logistics, movement of all manpower and equipment to and from job sites.
• Recommended changes to Business Operations Plan which led to the Development and implementation of a standardized new/used/leased equipment storage facility. Completed a full audit of Company owned and leased equipment. Developed equipment tracking guidelines to establish full accountability of all company owned/leased equipment.
• First point of contact for major Oil and Gas companies and Contractor’s for resolution of all contract issues. Insurance management and implementation. Receive and review all commercial insurance policies for accuracy and necessity. Work with Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers to assess risk and procure proper insurance for each contract and project. Established Database/Library for tracking of contracts, insurance and contractor contracts for expiration and renewal.

Confidential

Project Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Issue vendor and independent contractor payments. Review and process all project contracts for proper invoicing. Process and insure timely payment for all project related wire transfers. Balance sheet, Bank and Money Market monthly reconciliation’s including cash flow projections.
• Identify all project-related expenses for travel and third party expenditures. Insure proper billing of all expenses per project guidelines. Complete audits of all contract records to ensure vendor compliance of client standards for invoicing
• Compile manpower reports. Audit for suspected deficiencies in cost controls which would result in overpayment and loss of revenue to the company.

Confidential

Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Receive and review all client contracts for compliance to supplier standards. Liaise with London home office for clarification of all legal issues regarding contracts. Process all contractor contracts. First point of contact for contract resolution for both Client and Contractor.