Burak Tüccar

Sr. Contract Administrator at Saipem SPA | PGDip Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law | BSc. Civil Engineer

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

An experienced Contract Administrator & Engineer (BSc Civil Engineer & PGDip in Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law) with a proven track record in delivering multibillion US dollars onshore infrastructure and offshore oil & gas projects. I have initiated my carrier as a project engineer and gained an extensive experience in execution and delivery of onshore infrastructures projects (containing scopes of wet utility lines, gas transmission lines, telecommunication network, LV/MV/HV/EHV power lines, medium/high/extra high voltage substations, pump stations, SCADA rooms, etc.) by achieving required safety and quality standards as well as meeting the time and cost targets. Subsequently, I have moved my career to Contracts & Subcontracts Department. I have executed subcontract tenders for various scope of works, tracked interim payments of subcontractors and administered multimillion US dollar subcontract packages and multibillion US dollar main (prime) contract packages at pre and post award stages including negotiation of contract terms, formal communications, advanced-level of change and claims management (including extension of time, prolongation cost, disruption, and insurance claims), completion certifications, close-outs, etc. I am currently working in oil & gas industry and aim to build a brilliant career, being open for opportunities that may arise in major energy projects and preferably at international oil/energy company level.

Experience

  • Senior Contract Administrator at Saipem
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    PROJECTS INVOLVED: LTA96 – 1 (one) Production Deck Module and Associated Facilities in Abu Safah Oil Field (OFFSHORE) LTA93 – 1 (one) Production Deck Module and Associated Facilities in Safaniya Oil Field (OFFSHORE) LTA92 – 2 (two) Prod. Deck Modules and Assoc. Fac. in Marjan and Abu Safah Oil Fields (OFFSHORE) LTA91 – 5 (five) Jackets in Marjan and Abu Safah Oil Fields (OFFSHORE) LTA85 – 2 (two) Production Deck Modules and Associated Facilities in Qatif Oil Field (OFFSHORE) LTA65 – 1 (one) Production Deck Module and Associated Facilities in Abu Safah Oil Field (OFFSHORE) LTA64 – Replacement of Water Injection Laterals in Berri Oil Field (OFFSHORE) CLIENTS: Saudi Arabian Oil Company & Aramco Overseas B.V. TOTAL VALUE OF PROJECTS INVOLVED: USD 1,200,000,000 circa. Key Responsibilities: -Providing advice to the Project Team regarding terms and conditions of the Main Contract with the Client and Subcontracts with Subcontractors, -Contract review, preparation of contract review matrix, and distribution of Contract documents to the relevant project departments, -Conducting contract induction meeting and presentation to project departments, -Ensuring and/or alerting relevant project departments on the timely issuance of reports, notices, requests, etc. as per the Contract terms and conditions, -Verifying that all insurances and bank guarantees required by the Contract and Subcontracts are timely issued and maintained, -Preparing and/or reviewing all formal correspondences with Client and Subcontractors, -Managing Changes and Claims in Contract and Subcontracts as per terms and conditions of Contract and Subcontracts as well as in compliance with applicable change & claim management procedures, -Conducting negotiation and settlement meetings with Client and Subcontractors, -Preparing flow-downs from main Contract and particular conditions to be used in Subcontracts, supply chain agreements, -Administrating consortium agreements with consortium partners

  • Tekfen Construction (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Lead Contract Administrator and Claims Management Specialist
      Nov 2020 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Project: Construction of Link Roads Adjacent to Al Khor Expressway Employer: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) Supervision Consultant: KEO International Consultants Project Budget: QAR 550,000,000.00 / US $ 150,000,000.00 -circa.- The Project consists of seven link roads with complete infrastructure -dry and wet utility lines, telecomminication networks, electrical power lines- and landscape packages. Project comprises of the design, construction and 400 days maintenance of the link roads. Key Responsibilities -Administration of the Main Contract with the Client, -Changes & claims management, -Preparation and submission of claims to the Supervision Consultant and the Client -such as Extension of Time, Prolongation, Compensation for Force Majeure, etc.- in coordination with different departments as well as the outsourced consultants / experts, -Attending weekly commercial meetings and specific workshops such as claim management workshops, final account workshops, etc., -Formal communications with Subcontractors, Clients, Consultants, Local Authorities and Stakeholders via official correspondences, -Preparation and administration of subcontracts, -Liaising with relevant departments as well as the Clients, Consultants, Local Authorities and Stakeholders, to determine the deteiled technical requirements and optimum terms and conditions of Subcontracts, -Negotiations with Subcontractors and settlement for Subcontract term and conditions, -Assessment and settlement of disputes in accordance with Subcontract provisions, -Evaluation and pricing of variations to original scope of Subcontracts, -Assessment of Subcontractor’s claims such as Extension of Time, Prolongation and Acceleration Cost, Disruptions, Abortive Materials etc., -Preparation of Variation Orders, Addendums, Amendments, Protocols, etc.

    • Lead Contract Administrator and Claims Management Specialist
      Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Project: Design and Build of Al Khor Expressway Project Employer: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) Supervision Consultant: KEO International Consultants Project Budget: QAR 8,100,000,000.00 / US $ 2,220,000,000.00 The Project comprises design and construction of an expressway to the north of Doha with nine grade separated junctions subject to further optimization to replace four level stack interchange by most optimum design. A network of service roads is required adjacent to the main alignment which connects the upgrade to existing and future developments. Road design must comply with and satisfy the requirements of the full traffic model for year 2031. Key Responsibilities -Administration of the Main Contract with the Client, -Changes & claims management, -Preparation and submission of claims to the Supervision Consultant and the Client -such as Extension of Time, Prolongation, Compensation for Force Majeure, etc.- in coordination with different departments as well as the outsourced consultants / experts, -Attending weekly commercial meetings and specific workshops such as claim management workshops, final account workshops, etc., -Formal communications with Subcontractors, Clients, Consultants, Local Authorities and Stakeholders via official correspondences, -Preparation and administration of subcontracts, -Liaising with relevant departments as well as the Clients, Consultants, Local Authorities and Stakeholders, to determine the deteiled technical requirements and optimum terms and conditions of Subcontracts, -Negotiations with Subcontractors and settlement for Subcontract term and conditions, -Assessment and settlement of disputes in accordance with Subcontract provisions, -Evaluation and pricing of variations to original scope of Subcontracts, -Assessment of Subcontractor’s claims such as Extension of Time, Prolongation and Acceleration Cost, Disruptions, Abortive Materials etc., -Preparation of Variation Orders, Addendums, Amendments, Protocols, etc.

    • Senior Contract Administrator
      Jun 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Project: Design and Build of Al Khor Expressway Project Employer: Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) Supervision Consultant: KEO International Consultants Project Budget: QAR 8,100,000,000.00 / US $ 2,220,000,000.00 The Project comprises design and construction of an expressway to the north of Doha with nine grade separated junctions subject to further optimization to replace four level stack interchange by most optimum design. New expressway shall have five traffic lanes in each direction. The carriageways shall be divided by a central median which includes provision for the future Qatar Rail Metro Red Line. A network of service roads is required adjacent to the main alignment which connects the upgrade to existing and future developments. Road design must comply with and satisfy the requirements of the full traffic model for year 2031. Key Responsibilities -Liaising with relevant departments as well as the Clients, Consultants, Local Authorities and Stakeholders, to determine the deteiled technical requirements and optimum terms and conditions of Subcontracts, -Preparation of Contracts and Contract Documents, -Negotiations with Subcontractors and settlement for Subcontract term and conditions, -Assessment and settlement of disputes in accordance with Subcontract provisions, -Evaluation and pricing of variations to original scope of Subcontracts, -Assessment of Subcontractor’s claims such as Extension of Time, Prolongation and Acceleration Cost, Disruptions, Abortive Materials etc., -Formal communications with Subcontractors, Clients, Consultants, Local Authorities and Stakeholders via official correspondences, -Administration of Subcontract Packages with a total amount of QAR 775,000,000.00 / US $ 212,000,000.00

  • DOĞUŞ İNŞAAT VE TİCARET A.Ş. (3 yrs)
    • Subcontract Engineer
      Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 · 10 mos

      Project : Construction and Upgrade of Rayyan Road Project 7, Contract 2 Client : Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) Consultant : EGIS International Project Value : USD 1,200,000,000 circa. The Project involves construction and upgrade of 6 main junctions (F106-B3-R5-R6-R7-R8) starting from West of Olympic Roundabout to the West of New Al Rayyan Roundabout including major superstructures like bridges, fly overs, underpasses, and tunnels. Construction of pump stations, SCADA rooms, electrical power stations, dry utilities such as LV/MV/HV networks, street lighting, communication lines, intelligent transportation system network, and wet utilities such as storm water, treated sewage effluent, potable water, foul sewer lines are also covered in the scope of the Project. Key Responsibilities - Consolidating required data from related departments and preparation of request for proposal/quotation (RFQ/P) packages, - Collecting proposals from the subcontractors through RFP/Q packages, - Technical and commercial evaluation of submitted proposals/quotations, - Drafting subcontracts and negotiations with subcontractors for terms and conditions of subcontracts, - Evaluation and negotiation of subcontract variations, - Assessment of subcontractors’ claims including extension of time, prolongation cost, acceleration cost, disruptions, abortive materials etc., - Formal communications with subcontractors, the client, consultant, local authorities and stakeholders, - Progress payments of subcontractors, - Final account and close-out of subcontracts, - Administration of subcontract packages with a total amount of USD 111,780,000 circa.

    • Project Field Engineer
      Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Project : Construction and Upgrade of Rayyan Road Project 7, Contract 2 Client : Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) Consultant : EGIS International Project Value : USD 1,200,000,000 circa. The Project involves construction and upgrade of 6 main junctions (F106-B3-R5-R6-R7-R8) starting from West of Olympic Roundabout to the West of New Al Rayyan Roundabout including major superstructures like bridges, fly overs, underpasses, and tunnels. Construction of pump stations, SCADA rooms, electrical power stations, dry utilities such as LV/MV/HV networks, street lighting, communication lines, intelligent transportation system network, and wet utilities such as storm water, treated sewage effluent, potable water, foul sewer lines are also covered in the scope of the Project. Key Responsibilities - Reviewing preliminary design, for construction and shop drawings, - Preparation of material take offs for procurement of temporary and permanent materials as well as consumables, - Preparation of construction documents such as procedures, method statements, etc. - Contribution to health, safety and environment documents like the job safety analysis, safe work method of statements, etc., - Supervising construction teams for achievement of applicable quality standards, - Ensuring compliance of deliverables with detailed design drawings, - Ensuring strict compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, - Preparation of following look ahead schedules with resource allocation plans to meet project time and cost targets, - Preparation of daily progress reports, - Preparation of specific site/construction reports to support variations and claims, - Inspection of construction works in accordance with approved inspection and test plans, - Handover of completed deliverables to the clients and/or end users.

  • Intern at Yapı Merkezi
    Aug 2014 - Sep 2014 · 2 mos

    Istanbul Strait Road Tunnel Crossing Project Istanbul / Turkey

  • Intern at TAV Construction
    Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 · 2 mos

    Damac Towers by Paramount Dubai / United Arab Emirates