Contract Specialist II (cur_1_131991@curatelyai.net)

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title:          Contract Specialist II

Location:          Houston, TX

Duration:          3 months

Pay Rate:            $50/hr.

Job Description:

Advise project managers on contract strategy and ensure that all aspects of the contract during the execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximize project revenues.

1. Act as a key integral member of the project team and participate in commercial strategic discussions and decisions to ensure that contracts risks are identified, properly evaluated and mitigated.
2. Provide the project (including team work onshore and offshore) with accurate summaries of contract related matters including contract synopsis, contract review, contract obligations matrix and guidance on contract requirements.
3. Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution to and from the Client, partners, subcontractors and authorities.
4. Monitor all project deliverables as well as identify risks and opportunities.
5. Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to management of change, including ensuring claims are issued within the timeframes set out in the Contract receiving all required internal approvals: prepare, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiate any claims against client, joint venture partners and subcontractors.

You are meant for this job if:

1. Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in pertinent discipline preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years experience with contracts.
3. At least 2 years experience with Subsea contracts preferred, oil & gas O&G industry experience required.
4. Strong negotiation skills and experience Understand inter-disciplinary relations and requirements Exceptional communication and presentation skills Ability to provide open and direct dialogue with stakeholders Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
5. Experience in law or a commercial discipline is advantageous Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction.
6. For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Additional Skills:

1. Interpersonal skills, including but not limited to:
2. Organizational Skills/Time Management
3. Ability to manage change
4. Professional delivery
5. Cost aware
6. Results focused
7. Proactive / committed approach
8. Good team player
9. Self-motivated and persistent.
10. Decision Making
11. Leadership Competencies
12. Adopt a Growth Mindset
13. Demonstrate Customer Intimacy
14. Take Data Driven Decisions

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.