David Oyageshio

Senior Contracts and Commercial Management professional with over 20 years of experience managing the full contract lifecycle for multi-billion-dollar EPC, EPCM, construction, and major capital projects in the oil & gas, infrastructure, and public sectors. Extensive expertise in contract development, contract administration, commercial governance, change order management, claims resolution, contractor performance, and contract close-out. Proven ability to advise project teams throughout all project phases, resolve complex commercial issues, manage contractual risk, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procurement procedures.

Experienced collaborating with Project Management, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Project Controls, and contractors to deliver successful project outcomes. Highly proficient in SAP, commercial reporting, procurement best practices, and strategic contract management.

Assistant Manager of Purchasing - Langley School District Board #35 - Canada

(2024-10)

• Lead commercial procurement and contract administration for major capital construction and technology
• Administer complex construction, technology, infrastructure, and professional services contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, corporate policies, and procurement regulations
• Prepare and administer contract amendments, change orders, contract extensions, and commercial correspondence
• Monitor contractor performance, contractual compliance, commercial obligations, payment milestones, and project deliverables while proactively resolving contractual issues
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Facilities, and Legal to resolve contractual issues and manage commercial risks
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and procurement records throughout the contract lifecycle
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams throughout contract execution, supporting negotiations, contract modifications, dispute resolution, and contract close-out
• Develop procurement and contracting strategies for capital projects in accordance with public procurement legislation

Procurement Officer - North Vancouver School District Board #44 - Canada

(2023-09 - 2024-10)

• Administered CCDC construction contracts from award through project completion
• Coordinated contract changes, change orders, extensions, and contractor performance reviews
• Prepared commercial correspondence and contract documentation supporting capital construction projects
• Worked closely with Project Managers, consultants, Finance, and contractors to resolve contractual issues
• Maintained contract records, procurement files, and contract close-out documentation
• Supported competitive procurements and contract award processes

Procurement Consultant - Multus Competentia Ltd.

(2022-03 - 2023-04)

• Developed contract administration plans for major infrastructure projects
• Reviewed EPC contracts and advised clients on contractual obligations and commercial risk
• Conducted market intelligence and commercial analysis to develop sourcing strategies and improve contract outcomes
• Evaluated contractor claims and negotiated commercial settlements
• Assisted clients in managing contract changes, variations, and contractor performance
• Supported contract compliance, reporting, and project commercial governance

Procurement Manager - Royal Dutch Shell

(2018-07 - 2021-12)

Managed the commercial administration of multi-billion-dollar EPC and EPCM contracts supporting major offshore oil and gas capital projects from contract award through project completion.

• Led contract negotiations and contract award for major offshore capital projects
• Served as the primary commercial advisor to Project Management on contract strategy, contractual interpretation, commercial risk, change orders, contractor claims, and dispute resolution
• Ensured compliance with Shell Capital Projects Contracting Process, procurement governance, and corporate contracting policies
• Administered contract variations, change orders, claims, notices, and contractor performance management
• Worked closely with Project Controls to manage contract values, committed costs, forecasts, and commercial reporting
• Monitored contractor compliance with contractual obligations and resolved commercial issues
• Worked closely with Engineering, Project Controls, Legal, Construction, and Finance throughout all project phases
• Led a team of eight procurement and commercial professionals supporting projects exceeding $3B

Procurement Strategy Lead | Senior Buyer/Contracts Manager | Category Manager - Royal Dutch Shell

(2003-05 - 2018-06)

• Developed, negotiated, awarded, and administered long-term EPC, engineering, construction, and service contracts supporting upstream oil and gas capital projects
• Prepared commercial evaluations and supported contract negotiations
• Advised project teams on contractual obligations, procurement strategies, contractor performance, commercial risks, and market conditions
• Managed contractor performance, contract amendments, claims, and contract close-out
• Developed Contract strategies and commercial risk mitigation plans
• Built supplier performance measurement frameworks and governance processes
• Coordinated cross-functional teams including Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Project Management
• Conducted market intelligence and commercial analysis to develop sourcing strategies and improve contract outcomes

MSc - Strategic Supply Chain Management - University of Roehampton

MBA - Delta State University

HND - Accountancy - Federal Polytechnic Auchi