Job
Description
Ensures the portfolio of contracts in the business follows contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with internal standard procedures. Reviews and comments on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions. Develops contract strategy for the South Asia HUB based on Hitachi Energy s policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy taking into account risk, pricing, scope, and schedule. Identifies the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of potential risk. Ensures timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.). Attends Risk Review for the HUB South Asia and is accountable to fulfill contracts Golden rules and to meet highest contractual standards. Verifies that both parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding. Assesses success of the contract and determines if there are any lessons learned for future contracting. Documents and communicates to all appropriate parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process. Analyses prime contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk, such as ambiguities, omissions and conflicts, as work proceeds. Seeks advice from Legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases. Develops and implements risk mitigation and opportunity plan in concert with Project Manager and/or Sales Manager or FES Management. Performing the overall analysis of incoming claims (Customers, Suppliers/Subcontractors and Consortium Partners), development of defense strategies, preparing response/correspondences, counterclaims, and related project claims strategies for the HUB. Analyze legal issues requested by local business units and local group functions and provide general contractual advice and support. Deliver contractual training; and be able to deal directly with internal clients and external parties. Ensures that the area of responsibility is organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within South Asia HUB. Drive liquidation of Old and Collectible Bank Guarantees within HUB South Asia and support in timely closure various tax related licenses. Living Hitachi Energy s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your Background Degree in Law (preferred) , finance or equivalent. 7 to 10 years of experience. Extensive experience in Contract Management functions and processes in project execution of EPC energy projects or similar industrial plants. Contract Managers or legal advisor with Site Contract Management experience of more than 7 years will be preferred. Experience in working within internationally staffed teams and with international contractual partners. Solid experience change management, claim management and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding proposal stage and/or project execution. Behavior and dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct) living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Systematic and structured work style. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
