Contracts Administrator 

Location: Alvin, TX

Contract Duration: Long term

Pay Range: $40.00 per hour

Schedule: will get at least 40hrs a week. 

Responsibilities: 

• The principle function of the Contract Administrator is to be the leading authority in contract
  administration methodology on their assignments. The Contract Administrator shall provide
  contracting expertise to verify contractor compliance with subcontracting requirements to
  successfully complete the Company objectives and business practices.
• Develop / adopt a professional set of contract administration policies, guidelines, and
  procedures for prime contracts and for use in appraising subcontract development and
  administration.
• Develop a properly formulated Contracting Plan, including appropriate performance
  baselines, and reporting criteria, consistent with the assigned Turnaround and/or Contract
  scope definition, the TAR Execution Plan, site conditions, characteristics, business
  environment, Company requirements and objectives.
• Support Project Execution Planning with contracting planning and contractor marketplace
  assessments.
• Ensure that all participants assigned to their Turnaround and/or Contract comply with
  applicable laws, regulations, and Company business practices
• Deal with Contracting issues, solutions, complexities, and difficulties throughout the lifespan
  of the capital investment program, to meet Company expectations.
• Prepare bid reviews and participate in contract award activities so that contractors begin
  performance of services with clear understanding of the terms and conditions of the contract
  as well as the Company's approach to contract administration.
• Keep TAR Manager / Superintendent / Services Lead, advised on contractual matters and
  the need for all project execution participants to be familiar with the contract and their role
  in assuring contractor compliance and fair compensation.
• Provide summaries and analyses of contractual issues to allow the Company policies and
  business practices to be improved and updated.
• Ensure that the contracting effort meets TAR goals to preclude contract deviations and
  deficiencies, budget overruns, and schedule delays.
• Monitor and appraise contractor subcontracting to identify risks to cost and schedule
  objectives in time for project managers to take effective corrective action to avoid these
  adverse consequences, especially with a view toward avoiding claims.
• Monitor and appraise contractor subcontracting performance to ensure compliance with
  contractual requirements and Turnaround expectations.
• Develop and complete list of deliverables required by contractors and the required schedule
  of issuance.
• Develop and complete list of deliverables required by the Company and the required
  schedule of issuance.
• Develop and manage a RACI chart to assure proper distribution of the documents are adhered
  to and the responsible parties are responding in accordance with the contractual obligations
  and project schedule.
• Develop and maintain Action Item list and report on open items at the project weekly
  coordination meeting

Requirements: 

• Bachelor Science in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent. This requirement maybe waived with 5+ years of direct, vertical EPC industry experience.
• Must have ~ 3 years' experience in chemical, refinery, or other manufacturing industries.
• Must have 1 ~ 2 years related work experience in Turnaround and Capital (all phases) project management/controls.
  
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to ~50 pounds at times

Additional Information: 

• Computer proficiency, Word, Excel, and knowledge of SAP considered a plus
• Inventory management experience a plus
• Familiar with materials and products used and consumed by the EPC Industry a plus