Contracts Formation Specialist - Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Requisition ID: 99154 

Job Category:  Procurement 

Location:  Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class  project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the  engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Contract Specialist is part of a team focused on the management of construction and service contracts during the execution of EPCM projects and has a significant contribution towards the successful completion of projects. The Contract Specialist is focused specifically on the contracting activities leading up to award which includes the management of the entire bid process, bid analysis and contract formation. This encompasses the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract formation toset up the administration team to effectively manage all construction and services contracts required during the lifecycle of the project. 

Key Responsibilities

• Input into the contracting strategy as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Input into the Procurement Package Status Report (PPSR).
• Manage the bid process by:
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   Managing the prequalification and selection of bidders.
   Prepare and issue invitation to bid documents by preparing the commercial content and obtaining the technical content.
   Supervise and maintain the integrity of the bid process. Log tender questions and replies and issue addenda as required.
   Conduct the bid opening and manage bid clarification meetings.
   Coordinate technical evaluations and conduct commercial evaluations, coordinate negotiations and manage recommendation for award.
   Review contract terms and conditions and consider and recommend special terms and conditions as required.
   Prepare and issue contract for execution.
   Issue letters of regret.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in an EPCM project environment on capital projects, specifically in the drafting and negotiation of construction and services contracts.
• Contracts/legal related training.
• Experience with the drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and corporate governance principles.
• Ability to fit into a team environment and personal skills to compliment teamwork development.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.