Project Contract Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Contract Manager to support a major offshore energy development project.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing contractual and commercial activities throughout the project execution phase, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating risk, and maximizing commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director and Project Management Team in all contract management activities during project execution.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions.
• Provide contractual advice to project stakeholders and management.
• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence with clients, partners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain contractual registers, reports, and project records.
• Identify, develop, prepare, and negotiate:
• Contract variations
• Change orders
• Extension of Time (EOT) claims
• Disruption claims
• Acceleration claims
• Evaluate contractual, commercial, technical, and pricing implications of claims and variations.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams with contract administration and subcontract management through project close-out.
• Monitor contractual obligations, risks, entitlements, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditable contract documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements

Education

Master's Degree in:

Law

Business Administration

Engineering

Or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Project Contract Management.
• Strong experience within:
• Oil & Gas
• Offshore Energy
• Large-scale LSTK/EPC/EPCI projects
• Previous experience working with international contractors.
• Experience on offshore floater projects is highly desirable.
• Exposure to fabrication activities in Chinese shipyards would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard contract forms and common law principles.

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory)
• Fluent French (mandatory)
• Italian language skills are considered a plus

Required Certifications

• Candidates must hold valid:
• BOSIET (OPITO Approved)
• MFC Certificate
• Seaman's Book

Mobility Requirements

• The role may require occasional travel, including:
• Onshore missions: up to 1 month (non-renewable)
• Offshore missions: up to 2 months (non-renewable)
• Visa and work permit arrangements will be managed by the employing agency where applicable.