Responsible for lead contractual support for a parent corporate group inclusive of three wholly owned subsidiaries. The primary business of the group includes the fabrication and maintenance of onshore and offshore oil and gas structures for the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the design and fabrication of maritime vessels. Responsibilities include contract drafting, reviews, negotiations, risk assessments as well as finalization of a wide range of contractual documents with values in excess of $300 million. Such documents include complex domestic and international prime contracts, sub-contracts, master service agreements, purchase orders, hold harmless agreements, confidentiality agreements, consortium agreements, teaming agreements, real estate agreements, asset sale agreements, asset purchase agreements, and vessel time charter agreements. Organizational responsibilities include ad hoc advice and support to project managers, purchasing managers, and other project team members in the interpretation of contractual terms, maintaining of prime contract and subcontract baselines as well as identification of entitlements to additional time and compensation. Work closely with project teams to ensure that contracts are administered properly from formation to close out. Provide direct support to outside counsel in the formation, execution and resolution of contractual claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, mechanics liens, maritime liens, vessel seizures, workers compensation claims, personal injury claims, general liability claims, and other legal issues as they may arise. Serve as corporate representative in various depositions, mediations and trials.

Provide divisional level support in the formation of prime contracts and subcontracts, with values up to $160 million, including participation in the proposal, contract review and risk assessment process through contract close out. Work with project managers and project teams to maintain prime contract and subcontract baselines and identify entitlements to additional time and compensation including participation in the process of contracts/claims support and the resolution of claims. Review financial data for projects and report monthly financial positions to corporate officers and the board of directors.

Participate in negotiations of prime construction contracts with values ranging from $15 million to $160 million. Identify and communicate risk assessment of contract. Identify and monitor contractual deliverables. Ensure that all parties adhere to the provisions of the contract. Identify and negotiate change orders and ensure that they are properly documented and incorporated into the contract. Develop and administer subcontractor inquiry/bid packages and negotiate subcontracts up to $15 million. Ensure contractual flow downs are implemented into subcontracts. Serve as project prime and subcontract administrator. Review progress reports and approve invoices received from subcontractors. Review progress and approve invoices to the prime contract. Participate in monthly financial reports and forecasts. Identify and prepare any claims or disputes that may arise.