Role Summary
Responsible for the contractual strength and integrity of drilling contracts globally. The Contracts Manager supports the review and qualification of contracts as part of the preparation and submission of tenders, contract negotiations and contract administration. The role also supports the review and provision of reports on market analysis maintaining an understanding of market conditions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and promote Borr Drilling Contracting Risks Principles & Deviation Approvals (CRISP).
- Establish and maintain Borr Drilling contracting guidelines.
- Responsible, along with the Proposals and Administration Manager for the review, preparation, and submission of contract qualifications in accordance with defined schedules and deadlines.
- Support the Directors of Marketing and Contracts during contract negotiations as well as being able to lead and conduct contract negotiations.
- Assist the Directors of Marketing and Contracts and Operations Director in the correct interpretation and implementation of the drilling contract and provide assistance in the resolution of disputes.
- Assist Legal department in the management and follow up of contract disputes.
- Work closely with the rest of the Marketing Team towards continuous improvement of Borr Drilling’s contract deliverables.
- Support commercial and contractual learning and awareness throughout Borr Drilling and disseminate best practice.
- Support other functional entities (HR, Supply Chain, Operations, etc.) regarding the contractual integrity of all Borr Drilling’s drilling contract commitments.
- Provide support in the contract administration, including the preparation and control of any amendments/variations.
- Attend meetings with the Client, as required, to support the Director of Marketing and Contracts.
- Identify, negotiate agreement with, and manage local partners/agents for the different countries of operation, as applicable
- Develop and maintain understanding of the market conditions through conducting regular market analysis by monitoring news reports and updating customers and competitors’ developments.
- Support the regional operations and support teams in the interpretation and implementation of the contract as intended, including input and oversight of matters with potential to lead to disputes and litigations.
- Foster the execution of contract close-out reviews and determine how the learnings should be incorporated into the company’s contracting practices, guidelines or principles.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or similar discipline.
- Master of Business Administration preferable.
- Experience in a similar role with an international drilling contractor (preferred) or service provider.
- Oil and Gas experience.
- Extensive familiarity with commercial and legal terms common to offshore drilling contracts. Demonstrable experience and capability to articulate and negotiate key contracting aspects, including legal, with limited oversight.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) with the ability to work with internal onshore teams and offshore personnel.
- Excellent analytical skills disciplined and organized.
- Experience working offshore would be highly advantageous.
- Track record in negotiating complex, high-value contracts.
- Experience exercising sound judgement.
- Interpersonal skills with ability to interact at all levels and across organizational boundaries.
- Be able to work independently as well as being a team player.
