Lead Contracts Administrator I

About the role

Worley is seeking a Lead Contracts Administrator to manage all contract activities for oil and gas facilities projects. The role involves both pre‑award and post‑award responsibilities, ensuring contracts are administered in line with company standards and client expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare bid invitations, process bidder queries, evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and handle contract award formalities.
• Conduct kick‑off meetings, coordinate contract submittals, manage variation orders, claims, and project close‑out.
• Draft Invitation to Tender packages and propose alternative clauses to client contract conditions.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, tax, and accounting teams to obtain approvals before management submission.
• Serve on negotiating teams with project management staff to define contract terms.
• Monitor contract compliance, advise the Projects Contracts Manager on scope, financial, and risk aspects.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for change orders, client approvals, and project acceptance.
• Provide business and financial information to clients as delegated by the Project Manager.
• Identify contractual issues, drive resolutions, and manage contract quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Arts from an accredited university.
• Chartered status (e.g., MRICS) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 15 years of total experience post‑graduate studies.
• At least 5 years of experience in oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical contract administration.

Required skills