Position Title: Senior Contracts Specialist
Location: Buona Vista, Singapore
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to support EPC project contracts throughout the project lifecycle. This role covers pre- and post-award contract activities, negotiations, administration, and closeout, primarily for medium-risk and mid-sized contracts. You will work closely with project and corporate teams while liaising with external contractors and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
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Organise and manage contract logs and filing systems, both digital and hard copy
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Support pre-client contract activities during FEED and proposal phases, including RFQs/RFPs for medium-risk contracts
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Lead negotiations and manage medium-risk contracts; provide exposure to high-risk contracts
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Draft internal approval sheets and obtain necessary approvals for contracts
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Manage post-award subcontract activities, including notices, amendments, change requests, change orders, warranty claims, and contract closeouts
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Generate and monitor commercial data sets for major and non-major packages, producing reports for decision-making
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Establish high-quality cooperation within teams and foster a positive, collaborative work environment
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Engage with external stakeholders and contractors for small to medium-sized contracts, developing insights and value-addition opportunities
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Assist FPSO Project Contracts Manager or Corporate Contracts & Commercial Manager as required
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Work independently with limited oversight while executing self-assigned tasks and supporting project goals
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s in Construction Law, Business Administration, or Economics is advantageous
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Strong academic background in law and contract law preferred
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7–10 years of relevant experience in contracts and/or commercial roles within EPC projects
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Experience in technical, contractual, and commercial disciplines for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects
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Offshore oil & gas industry or upstream oil & gas project delivery experience preferred
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Strong organisational, negotiation, and communication skills
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Ability to analyse large data sets, interpret patterns, and produce actionable insights
Additional Information
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Reports administratively and functionally to the Contracts & Commercial Head of Department
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Operational reporting to assigned line Contracts Manager