Contract Manager - Oil & Gas Industry

To manage the EP & CIC Midstream Contracts to ensure works performed by the Contractor(s) are all in accordance with the Contract and Company's requirements.

1.Contract Administration & Management

• To work with and directly under the Package Project Manager
• Ensure full compliance with company contracting policies, legal requirements, and project specific obligations.
• To manage project correspondences, prepare and update correspondences log periodically.
• Establish, manage, and maintain a Contract Change Register to track variations, claims, and amendments.
• To work with PMT for the evaluation/ assessment of the VOP; preparation and presentation of the internal memorandum for Management's consideration and approval of the VO.
• Oversee the preparation and negotiation of final accounts, performance guarantees, and insurance requirements with contractors and vendors.

2.Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Lead the evaluation, preparation, negotiation, and settlement of contractual claims with EPCIC contractors, and other contractors.
• Collaborate with Legal and Project Teams to manage dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, or litigation when required.
• Proactively identify potential contractual risks and drive early resolution strategies to protect company interests.

3.Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Provide contractual inputs to Project Controls for budget forecasting, cost reporting, and schedule risk assessments.

4.Risk & Governance Management

• Participate in internal and external Risk Workshops to identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Ensure proper flow-down of contract obligations to subcontractors, vendors, and partners.
• Implement robust Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Counterparty Due Diligence processes aligned with company policy and lenders compliance requirements.

5.Team Leadership & Development

• Provide coaching and contract management training for project personnel to enhance organizational capability.
• Drive knowledge-sharing and lessons-learned programs across multiple projects.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Business, or related fields. Professional certifications in Contract Management, Arbitration, or Construction Law (e.g., MRICS, FIDIC, CIArb) are highly desirable.
• Proficient in English [both spoken and written skills].
• Proficient in Mandarin [spoken and/or written skills].
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contract management within the oil & gas, LNG, or energy sector (preferably working on Client's side).
• Proven experience in managing at least two full cycles of EPCIC contracts.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good leadership, planning, and strategic thinking.
• Possess negotiation skills, good problem solving and decision-making skills which require independent and original thinking.
• Willing to travel to the field and other areas.
• To take on additional ad hoc tasks/ instructions from the Department Head/ Sr Contract Manager from time to time