About the Role
Oilserv Limited, a premier provider of integrated EPCIC services within the oil and gas sector, is seeking a meticulous and driven Cost, Claims & Contract Administration Specialist to join our dynamic commercial team in Nigeria. In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between contract administration and claims defense, ensuring robust financial control and risk mitigation across our onshore, offshore, and subsea project portfolios.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and validate comprehensive cost and time impact analyses for variation requests prior to submission, while rigorously managing back-charge tracking and recovery against subcontractors and vendors.
- Provide reliable should-cost models and independent estimate benchmarking for major variations and claims, tracking cumulative variation values and cost trends against approved baselines.
- Support the Contract Manager and Group Contracts Manager by compiling robust dispute documentation, evidence packs, and maintaining the Group-wide burn-rate and PO-revision-history tracking template.
- Drive strict compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies, ensuring a safe working environment for all internal and external stakeholders across the business.
- Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial/Contract Management, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of proven professional experience in cost estimating, claims management, or contract administration, ideally within pipeline, EPC, or BOT concession projects.
- Extensive working knowledge of FIDIC and EPC contract forms, alongside advanced methodologies for variation and claims management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced Excel and financial cost-modelling with exceptional analytical, negotiation, and dispute-documentation skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards and your level of expertise.
- Comprehensive medical coverage and health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development, continuous training, and career progression within a leading energy sector organization.
- A collaborative and challenging work environment contributing to high-impact national infrastructure projects.