Contracts Division Manager

Provide strategic leadership for all project contracting activities, including ITT issuance, contract execution, and Services administration, while aligning contractual actions with Legal and key project stakeholders. Oversee the development of ITT packages and direct the end-to-end tendering process to ensure commercial integrity, market competitiveness, and full compliance with project governance requirements. Establish contract strategies and govern the development of contract documentation to ensure complete scope definition, balanced risk allocation, and alignment with project objectives. Assess contractor technical and commercial submissions and advise senior management and shareholders on contractual acceptability, commercial exposure, and award recommendations. Govern the full contract administration process, including change management, payment certification, claims resolution, securities monitoring, contract amendments, and final closeout. Lead negotiations of contractor-initiated changes and commercial adjustments to secure optimal outcomes while protecting project cost and schedule commitments. Manage complex contractual disputes and direct the preparation of formal commercial correspondence to preserve the company's contractual rights and minimize financial exposure. Protect the project's commercial interests by maintaining rigorous oversight of the contractual environment and proactively mitigating risks affecting major capital investment. Develop organizational capability within the contracts function by mentoring personnel, strengthening commercial competencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Champion a high-performance contracts organization that delivers excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule through disciplined execution and commercial stewardship.