Job Description

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Contract Administrator in Tunis, Tunisia to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Contract Administratoryou will be responsible for providing support to the Solutions organization by overseeing Contracts Administration and Quantity Surveying activities for projects in the Wind sector. This support shall be rendered directly to the relevant Procurement and Logistic Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager, encompassing the stages of Development, Structuring, and Delivery, with the aim of leading and managing the formulation, implementation, and execution of Construction and Supply Contracts. Furthermore, the role shall be responsible for monitoring and controlling the execution of the contractual framework and providing periodic reports to the project management and the rest of the governance structure around the project on these issues.

Main responsibilities

-Establish Contract and Procurement Strategies.

-Assist in preparation of EPC Contracts and Subcontracts:

• Collaborate closely with legal, project management, supply chain management, technical management and all other relevant disciplines to prepare robust Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and subcontracts.
• Ensure that contracts are designed to minimize interface-related risks, mitigate schedule slippage, and prevent cost escalation while optimizing to achieve a competitive overall cost and timeline.

-Manage Contractor Selection:

• Oversee the prequalification and initial selection of key contractors and subcontractors.
• Facilitate the tendering process, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations to finalize contracts for implementation in line with the procurement strategy (including full compliance both with internal and external requirements).

-Commercial Management of Subcontractors:

• Take a commercial perspective in managing contractors and subcontractors, including formal correspondence related to contract management and interface risks.
• Manage contractual determinations and progress payments to contractors, manage variations in scope, address claims for increased costs and extensions of time, prepare final account agreements.

-Prepare Project Reporting:

• In collaboration with the Project Control function, generate comprehensive reports on Construction Contracts
• Provide detailed insights into the Contract status, claims, cashflow forecasts and risks.

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant technical or commercial qualification.
• More than 5 years of experience in Construction Contract Administration within organizations with strong Procurement and Supply Chain Management practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract suites including FIDIC, NEC, and GCC forms of contract.
• Familiarity with EPC contractor scope, including responsibilities, deliverables, and contractual obligations.

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.