Project Contracts Administrator at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

About The Job
Role Purpose:

• The Obuasi Mine is currently set up as a modern/mechanized underground mine following the completion of Phases I and II of the Redevelopment Project.
• This role is a key position within the Project Services and Business Improvement (PSBI) team accountable for assisting the department in managing all project contracts with contractors/consultants to ensure all the legal requirements are met, and the post contract award management processes are working per AGA standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Review and administer project contracts, service and quality requirements during the various stages of project execution
• Prepare contract/project documentation including contracts commitment reports, certificates of practical completion, interim certificates, and final completion certificates for review
• Process requests for payment by verifying that such requests are accurate and in accordance with the contract terms and conditions
• Identify opportunities to improve various contract administration processes including continuously educating Project Leads, Contract Owners and Contractors on current and/or best contract management practices
• Assist the Snr Project Contracts Administrator to implement procedures to minimize and/or manage contractual claims and other related contractual issues
• Monitor contractor performance and issue weekly and monthly reports including Contractor’s compliance to contractual terms and conditions
• Provide other contract management services for internal contract owners and AGAG Contractors
• Demonstrate strong Safety and Environmental leadership and assist in promoting a strong Safety and Environment conscious culture within PSBI and across site
• Initiate the contract change management process during the project execution phase when required
• Manage the contract management documentation library (MS SharePoint)
• Prepare the monthly invoice reconciliation and project accrual reports
• Ensure compliance by project stakeholders to AGA Contract Administration Guidelines for site works and services
• Demonstrate strong Safety and Environmental leadership and assist in promoting the culture across the PSBI department regarding Safety, Health, Environmental, and Sustainable Development
• Enforce all environmental work procedures that have been issued by the Departmental Manager.
• Attend all scheduled and assigned environmental training meetings.
• Act on all employee environmental complaints and suggestions.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Qualification:

• A recognized bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin, Project Management, Commercial/Supply Chain Management, or related qualification
• Commercial and Contract Management Practitioner Certification (CCMP).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in the administration of contracts/projects, preferably in a mining environment
• Familiarity with SAP (especially PS and MM modules) would be an added advantage

Technical Competencies:

• Conversant with International Federation of Consulting Engineers (Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils – FIDIC) suite of contracts
• Conversant with contractual, legal and statutory terminologies/requirements of Contracts and Projects
• Working knowledge of administrative procedures with regards to Contracts & Projects

Other Competencies:

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and work well in a team environment
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Good communication and conflict management skills