OUR SERVICES
From Strategy to Execution
Integrated consulting expertise supporting businesses and projects across every stage of development and delivery.
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Strategic Business Development
AMC provides strategic business development support to help clients enter new markets, expand their presence and develop new products and lines of business. With experience across both frontier and mature markets, particularly in the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, AMC supports clients in building and expanding their commercial networks.
Competitive analysis of new markets / products
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Definition of business development targets and analysis of new markets, including competitive analysis of current demand vs supply in the target segment.
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Issuing of business plans based on client’s requirements and market analysis, including support in securing external financing.
Definition of commercial and operational strategy
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Specification of commercial targets and definition of the strategic operational approach to ensure lean operations in line with market needs and client’s requirements.
New company formation
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Support in the definition of the most appropriate commercial vehicle(s) to carry out the operations, such as but not limited to the support in the formation of the required commercial entity (Branch of foreign Company, Limited Liability Company, etc.) to legally operate in the target market.
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Identification of potential local partners and sponsors, as required, to facilitate the operations and leverage existing assets and facilities, as reasonably possible and suitable to client’s requirements.
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Definition and issuing of the entire set of Standard Operating Procedures to control the operations of NewCo. in line with client’s needs.
Analysis of operations to be conducted on joint venture (JV) basis
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Analysis of risks vs benefits associated with the formation of Incorporated and/or Unincorporated JVs for target projects.
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Commercial and Proposal
AMC provides commercial guidance to identify the most suitable opportunities and target new contracts in line with clients’ ambitions, strengths and needs.
Identification of potential customers for AMC’s clients
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Identification of local and/or international customers (i.e. End Users, Companies, EPC Contractors and similar) that require the services offered by the client.
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Identification of specific opportunities where the client has a potential competitive edge.
Prequalification in customers’ databases to receive requests for quotation (RFQ)
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Preparation of the Prequalification package.
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Management of the Prequalification process.
Preparation of proposals, including estimation
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Analysis of the ITT requirements and definition of potential strategies for a competitive proposal.
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Management of the proposal process, including but not limited to issuing of technical documentation, commercial estimation, definition of exclusions and qualifications.
Commercial negotiations and issuing of contracts
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Support to and/or direct negotiation of customers’ contracts on behalf of the client within the parameters set by the client.
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Analysis and verification of draft contracts prior to signature by the client.
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Contract Execution
AMC supports its clients in the execution of their contracts with customers through tailor-made solutions that meet the client’s needs and complement the existing organization. This is mainly done through the following services.
Overall project management services
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Deployment of the entire Project Management Team (PMT) as required (i.e. “embedded” model).
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Remote management through senior project directors (i.e. “remote” support).
Engineering (design and field engineering)
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Verification of design engineering (all disciplines, such as but not limited to: civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, equipment, process, and instrumentation).
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Field engineering support (all disciplines), including the potential deployment of the entire field engineering team for fabrication and/or site erection (construction).
Construction management and supervision
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Management and supervision of all the construction disciplines through the deployment of highly qualified personnel.
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Systems completion.
Contract management and administration
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Contract management (FIDIC, NEC, etc.).
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Support in contract administration (on site and/or remotely, as required).
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Ghost-writing for project managers.
Project control
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Definition of the control budget.
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Monitoring of progress vs costs.
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Planning and scheduling.
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Human Resources Management
AMC supports its clients in the management of their human resources needs, based on market requirements and maintaining the maximum operational flexibility to ensure low overheads and high returns.
Recruitment
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Issuing of job descriptions and sourcing of suitable candidates.
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Negotiation of work contracts for employees.
Management of resources
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HR management for white and blue collar employees.
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Dispute resolution.
Training services
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Management and senior staff training.
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Training solutions for skilled crafts.
Payroll and admin
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Definition of payrolls and general admin services.
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Procurement Management (materials and services)
AMC complements the client’s organization with specialized procurement support, facilitating the competitive purchasing of materials and services. AMC can support each stage of the procurement process through the following capabilities.
Definition and issuing of technical specifications for purchasing
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Issuing of technical specifications (i.e. requisitions for material and services), including drawings and reference standards as required.
Request for quotation (materials and services)
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Preparation of the entire RFQ package including technical and commercial conditions for vendors / bidders.
Alignment of vendors’ proposals and issuing of technical / commercial bid evaluations
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Technical alignment of bids.
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Commercial alignment of bids.
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Issuing of bid evaluations to support the client in awarding the purchase order to the most suitable bidder.
Drafting of purchase orders / contracts for services
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Preparation of standards and templates for purchase orders, subcontracts, etc. based on the client’s specific requirements.
Follow up and post-order services
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Technical and commercial follow-up with vendors.
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Inspection services as required.
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Expediting and post-order services to facilitate the successful delivery of products from vendors to clients.
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Management of Changes (Claims and resolution of disputes)
AMC supports its clients in managing and commercially assessing the impact of contract changes during project execution. This allows the clients to protect their business interests and generate additional revenues based on the new scope of work.
Management of changes during contract execution
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Identification, tracking and commercial assessment of new requirements introduced by the customer.
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Management of field design changes in engineering and construction.
Definition and issuing of claims
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Validation of Contract provisions to support commercial claims.
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Preparation of claims (technical and commercial documentation, including estimation as required).
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Negotiation of claims.
Support in dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and similar proceedings
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Technical and commercial support to the client while resolving disputes with their customers.
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Risk Analysis
AMC provides comprehensive risk analysis across financial, safety, security, workforce and socioeconomic factors.
