Contract Advisor

JAMES PAUL KEY, MBA, CPCM

Dammam, Saudi Arabia **311 +1-214-***-**** / +1-918-***-**** *********@*****.*** Qualifications for Contract Management

Dynamic Professional Dedicated to Driving Excellence in Global Multimillion-Dollar Contract Administration Highly Accomplished Leader who offers a proven record of directing high-value contracts from cradle to grave to deliver optimal results, and who conducts competitive acquisitions and administers subcontracts ranging from $25,000 to $525 million while providing logistics support for equipment, goods, and / or services. Influential Strategist who champions alliances among decision-makers for both federally and locally funded procurements, technological innovations, and contract negotiations; who handles dispute resolutions to achieve win-win outcomes among both parties; and who exhibits strong experience using SAP, SAP Ariba, and ECN. P ROFESSIONAL S YNOPSIS

SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY, DHAHRAN, SAUDI ARABIA 2014 – 2020 Contract Advisor – Aramco Facilities Unit (2019 – 2020) Capitalized on the opportunity to write and administer short-form, mid-form, and long-form contracts valued from $1 million to $50+ million. Monitored contract issues while actively recommending key improvements. Spearheaded compliance reviews of Scopes of Work (SOWs) and associated work documents to ensure proper field-based administration. Communicated among management on contract actions and payments.

Successfully ensured completion of milestones and construction turnover.

Seamlessly administered short-form and mid-form contracts from cradle to grave. Contracting Promptly Representative responded (to 2014 and – resolved 2019) contract and agreement issues with contractors. Leveraged broad scope of oil / gas and downstream industry knowledge toward writing and administering long- form contracts valued from $10 million to $100+ million. Interfaced among management for all contract actions. Participated in technical evaluation of contractors, qualifications. Evaluated and analyzed commercial proposals and compared results. Actively completed complex negotiations for a reasonable price determination.

Coordinated diverse legal, financial, and / or auditing initiatives.

Successfully worked within the Mega Projects and Southern Area Units.

Expertly evaluated and analyzed commercial proposals and compared key results.

Consistently ensured change orders were completed per price analysis and negotiations.

Skillfully handled all Engineering, Procurement, Installation & Commission (EPIC) contracts.

Authored executive papers for bid slate, change orders, and award recommendation approvals. SHAW PROJECT SERVICES GROUP, LLC, AIKEN, SC 2010 – 2013 Procurement Manager – Long Lead Equipment (Mixed Oxide Fuel Construction Project / DOE) Led a highly skilled procurement team of senior subcontract administrators, subcontract administrators, buyers, and procurement assistants in conducting acquisition activities to procure equipment, goods, and services. Established purchasing plans and strategies for proposals and projects. Interpreted technical specs. Generated strategies for implementation within confined mission-generated timelines and project priorities. Coordinated preparation / revision of project-specific standard purchase agreements. Evaluated project documentation and commercial formats for implementation, consistency, reusability, and completeness. Trained, developed, and managed acquisition team members, including establishing metrics to measure individual and department performance and strategies. Planned and prioritized acquisition team workflow. Exhibited skill in reviewing source lists, justifications for awards, requests for proposals, and award documents to optimize ethical supplier treatment, protection of company interests, and promote best-value awards.

Led disposition of internal, external, and compliance procurement audits.

Developed key staffing plans to support proposal and project requirements.

Seamlessly incorporated subcontract modifications in a cost-effective manner.

Continually assessed risk to ensure compliant qualification of subcontracts / suppliers.

Aligned all procurement with FAR, DEAR, NRC requirements, state laws, and project policies. MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS / ADMINISTRATION PROCUREMENT STRATEGIC ANALYSIS / PLANNING KPIS PROJECT SCHEDULING LOGISTICS COORDINATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT TINA STRATEGIC ANALYSIS / PLANNING MULTI-PROCESS OPTIMIZATION ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS MAJOR ACQUISITIONS DISPUTE RESOLUTION JAMES PAUL KEY, MBA, CPCM

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DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART), DALLAS, TX 2005 – 2010 Contracting Officer Senior Manager

Applied strong leadership talents toward recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing a team of six Contracts Specialists and a Contract Support Assistant while overseeing a total operating budget of $500,000 annually. Ensured timely procurement and administration of operational goods, services, and construction contracts in support of internal departments (i.e. human resources, risk management, transit police, fleet services). Served as Contracting Officer up to $100 million, including reviewing and executing contract solicitations, awards, and documentation, as well as preparing reports for executive management review and board support.

Competitively negotiated complex contracts and mitigated key changes.

Promptly resolved vendor / contractor issues to align with operational objectives.

Continually provided high-level technical and administrative advisement on work methods. M ILITARY E XPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Contracting Officer Team Lead

Led 14 employees while preparing and processing sole source justifications; awarded competitive / non-competitive actions; served as Bonding Contracting Officer up to $5 million; signed solicitations, awards, and documents. Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Contracting Officer Installation Program Manager – Government Purchase Card Managed / oversight the Installation’s Purchase Card program ensuring compliance through training and audits. Co-administered a cost-plus incentive service contract valued at $475 million; served as Bonding Officer up to $1 million; executed modifications, certified invoices, processed purchase requests; and supported negotiations. Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Deputy Flight Chief Contracting Officer

Acquired Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field and Barry M. Goldwater Bombing Range environment; reviewed and awarded contracts, delivery, and purchase orders; served as compliance-driven Bonding Officer up to $100,000. Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Contracting Officer

Acquired and administered construction, architecture / engineering, and service contracts valued at $17+ million annually; led quality control of solicitations; reviewed and / or amended purchase requests and contracts. Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany

Contracting Specialist

Acquired and administered an $8.5-million complex and highly visible USAF Europe-wide contract; collaborated with multiple agencies; procured and administered 12 complex service contracts valued at $17+ million. E DUCATION & T ECHNICAL S UMMARY

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Master of Business Administration (Technology Management) GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Administration Management

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE

Associate of Applied Science in Contract Management (Human Resource Management) SAP SAP Ariba Electronic Contracting Network (ECN) Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) (Since 2012) Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request

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