Contract Manager

Requisition ID: 1991- Location: MEXICO CITY, MX, 11000**ENGIE Mexico, Energy at the service of the country****ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services.** With our 170,000 employeesOur customers, partners and stakeholders, ENGIE is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions.We are committed to providing energy and better living conditions to the Mexicans that we proudly serve.Our purpose brings to the whole society, represented by our employees, customers and shareholders, reconciling ENGIE's business model with a positive impact on planet and people.ENGIE Mexico employs more than 1,000 people directly. The Company has been recognized for 12 consecutive years with the distinction of Socially Responsible Company, awarded by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI).**Our key figures in Mexico**:- 25 years presence in Mexico- 2.5 million Mexicans supplied with one of our energy solutions- 20,000 jobs (direct and indirect)- 32% of women in leadership positions- 3.42 USD Million of investment in Mexico- 1st Private Buyer of Natural Gas in Mexico- 2nd Natural Gas Distributor in Mexico- 10 natural gas distribution areas- +650,000 customers in Natural Gas Distribution in residential segment- 4 Natural Gas Transport Companies with +1,300 km of gas pipelines- 2 Power Generation Plants with 280 MW based on natural gas- 1 GW of 100% clean energy generated by 2 wind and 6 solar plants.**_Contract Manager_****Purpose of the Position**:Develop, evaluate, negotiate, and ensure the timely and correct execution of Contracts for Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Construction Management, Owners Engineer, Maintenance (O&M) of gas transportation assets services, among others, aligning the contractual framework and contract(s) specifications to project’s objectives and Contractual Strategy. With and specific focus on risk mitigation.**Responsibilities and Job Functions**:Handle the day-to-day management and follow-up of the execution of Contractual Obligations in the EPC Contracts, as well as any other sort of contracts (to be) executed for the development of gas transportation assets.Ensure that all contract and risk management activities are timely and accurately monitored and carried out, while protecting Engie’s and/or any of its affiliates’ interests throughout the full project construction lifecycle.**Communications with Contractors**Ensure effective and timely formal and informal communications to contractors.Lead **Claim Management**, in full coordination with the Project Team, to:- Identify and maintain an updated facts and events traceability matrix,- Prepare claims / change orders as they arise, requesting additional LDs, cost, or time compensation to contractors.- Review and challenge any claims from contractors.- Develop the negotiation strategy and support negotiations of change orders / amendments.- Prepare, update, and finalize any required event claims (_e.g., _Force Majeure) / change orders / amendments to the offtaker(s), Fully document any material events which may result in formal dispute, as required by the legal team, to ensure Engie’s position.Verify contractors fully comply with Engie’s standards on ethics and anti-corruption.**Regarding contractor/supplier relationships**- Provision of contractual advice to Project Team (_e.g., _flow down from TSA) for major subcontracts and suppliers.- Ensure all contract(s) is(are) fully and compliantly executed- Ensure all guarantees, insurance policies, bonds, etc are delivered by the Contractor and remain current throughout the project lifecycle.- Communicate and raise timely warnings to prevent disputes and claims**Regarding Support to the Project Team**- Advising Project Team on Engie’s contractual entitlements and opportunities to protect cash flow, margins, and prevention of disputes,- Draft, negotiate with Procurement support, and issue change orders (Owners), addendums to existing contracts, in coordination with Legal and Construction Management.- Coordinate with the Project Team to identify other Contractors (_e.g., RoW, Permitting Contractors) _related actions or inactions which could result in constructive contract changes,- Provide commercial, contractual and claims advice to Project Manager and Project Team,- Analyzing and monitoring the contract risks, encourage and report any key events and contractual provisions to the Project management Team**Occupational Profile**:6-8 years of relevant experience in contract management of major contractors in roles dealing with negotiation and management of gas transportation (pipeline) projects, change procedures, cost management, claims and variations, negotiation and settlement of disputes with contractors and offtaker(s).**English proficiency**6-8 years of relevant experience in contract manageme