Brownfield Projects Category Manager

Reference Number QGC2504

Brownfield Projects Category Manager

Closing date for applications 12 June 2013 Country Australia City Brisbane Function/Discipline Contracts & Procurement Employment Category This is a contract role This role is offered on local conditions Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary Competitive

The Organisation QGC is a leading Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer focused on supplying cleaner hydrocarbon energy to growing domestic and international markets. We are establishing Queensland Curtis LNG, a world-first project to turn reserves of natural coal seam gas in the Surat and Bowen basins in Queensland into liquefied natural gas (LNG) – a carbon efficient fuel. QGC, which is wholly owned by the British energy company BG Group, employs more than 4,300 staff and contractors.

Position Summary The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Manager Contracts - Brownfield Projects & Development, in executing the Brownfield Capital Projects Contracting Strategy.

Key Accountabilities Position SpecificSupporting the Manager Contracts - Brownfield Projects & Development in: • Creating and seeking endorsement of Individual Contracting Strategies through formal tender board submission • Responding to and establishing Contracting Strategies in support of Contract Requests • Undertake market research in order to select optimal Contracting Strategies • Compiling ITTs (Invitation to Tenders), Tender Evaluation Plans and Negotiation Strategies • Coordinating the bidding, evaluation, negotiation and award process in accordance with C & P Standard • Prepare Contract Synopsis, Contract Management Plans, Recommendations for Award and Contract Approval Forms • Establish commercially sound and robust contracts • Support the contracts administration function in variations, claims, cost control, scheduling and reporting • Engage in the Requisition to Pay SAP process to ensure Purchase Orders are in place for awarded Contracts and Variations • Ensure tracking systems are maintained for all contractual activities through Company’s Contracts Management System ‘ProCon’ • Ensure key stakeholders are adhering to C & P Standard • Upholding and ensuring compliance with QGC’s HSSE requirements and business principles, both within the organisation, and with contractors and subcontractors People Management• The incumbent must adhere to the annual HR cycle and meet deadlines within appropriate timeframes Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE)• Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountability for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours. • All QGC employees must adhere to the Business Principles at all times under Conduct, Our People, Society and HSSE and to participate in relevant training

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Experience• Experience in category and contracts and procurement management covering market research, strategy development, tendering, negotiation, contract implementation, administration and supplier relationship management • Demonstrable Contracts and Procurement experience in the Oil and Gas or Mining industries in a project or asset environment • Detailed market knowledge of a minimum of 5 key industry areas (e.g. engineering, civil, fabrication, E & I, Mechanical and procurement, etc) • Experience of formulating and administering different contract types (e.g. EPCM, EPC, lump sum, schedule of rates and reimbursable contracts in particular) • Experience using SAP and Procon software packages, desirable Knowledge, Languages, Skills and Attributes• Takes a balanced view in resolving issues • Focused on continuous improvement and delivering value within all aspects of work • Ability to escalate and influence the Project Manager and other discipline managers effectively in order to maintain progress during contracting and contract management process • Spots risks early and proactively communicates, develops and offers mitigating actions, solutions and plans • Can manage multiple tasks across contract areas • Ability to maintain effective and positive relationships with key stakeholders • Builds trust and faith within project and is a respected technical specialist • Renowned for dynamism and energy, motivating others in the same team • Contract drafting and formulation skills • Good communication and presentation skills • Team working and team building skills • Networking and relationship building skills • Demonstrated cultural awareness • Commercial and contractual negotiating skills • Ability to make decisions and find solutions • Self starter   Special Features • Ability to undertake domestic travel

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.   Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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