CONTRACTS ENGINEERS

(Job Id W302127)
Posted on 4/28/2010
Location:

Houston, TX


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $120000.00 to $190000.00/year
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Job Description
CONTRACTS ENGINEERS Needed To Fill Direct-Hire Full-Time Employment Positions With A Major Oil & Gas Operating Company In Their Upstream Oil & Gas & LNG Development Company For Major Capital Projects Facilities Construction Support Internationally Never a Charge to Candidates * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Improve your chances of success in a material way by leveraging our 32 years of experience recruiting engineering professionals for this company. We will contact you prior to sending you to our client for consideration and your application will be held in the strictest of confidence. Our Client of 33 years, one of the very largest globally-operated integrated USA Oil and Gas Operating Companies, is renowned for the quality of its technology, management, and profitability and is head-quartered in the USA. They have not cut their project schedule in this economic downturn. Our client is unlikely to ever be acquired. Like other operators it faces significant retirements among its engineering professionals and, therefore, offers well above average opportunities for personal and professional growth to those experienced engineering professionals who join now. Apply Now for Immediate Consideration. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: * The Contracts Engineer plays an active role in the recommendation and development of Project Contracting Strategies. This includes the recommendation of work breakdown structures, contractors, forms of contracts, and project specific compensation on major Capital Projects. * The Contracts Engineer analyzes data on market intelligence from other company groups and uses results to optimize project execution strategies. * The Contracts Engineer provides guidance and leadership in contractor pre-qualification, bid slate selection, tendering and evaluating proposals, measuring contractor performance, and providing feedback to line management. * Additionally, the Contracts Engineer facilitates the implementation of Project Contracting Strategies through contract(s) award, provides assistance through contract close-out, and gains and maintains alignment among the project team, function and other company organizations. * The Contracts Engineer also has a role in improving contract work processes and tools as part of a collaborative effort to identify and implement best practices. REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: * BS Engineering preferred (MS Engineering, MS Construction Management or MBA desirable). * Experience in a variety of project management positions or contract administration roles. * Basic proficiency in most Project Management skills (e.g., cost estimating, project controls, execution planning, contracting, planning & scheduling). * Experience in execution of a major capital project, in a leadership capacity on the Project Management Team, is preferred. PREFERRED SKILLS: * Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills are essential. * Previous experience in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., marine, facilities, subsea, pipelines, structures, etc.) is preferred. * Flexible to international travel, including potential project/site assignments in Africa, CIS, Middle East, Europe, S. America, Indonesia, Australia, Caspian Region, etc. * Must be fluent in English, second language a plus. Submit Your Most Current Detailed & Complete Chronological Resume Please List All: Months & Years Of Degrees & Employment, Titles & GPA's, and Certifications & Licenses We Welcome Cover Letters: List Your Geographical Preferences & Your Salary Requirements Thanks THIS IS A MAJOR INTEGRATED OIL COMPANY SEEKING DIRECT HIRE CAREER EMPLOYEES OUR CLIENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER