Job Overview

In a lead role, can lead projects or segments of projects with contract values up to $500M under supervision of the Contracts Manager/Contracts Director. Reports to the Contracts Manager/Director.

Manages Graduate Trainees Contracts

Administrators and/or Contracts Specialists. Has responsibility for the Contracts Management and Claims Success of allocated Contracts at the projects level. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with internal functions and clients. This is a site-based position on a 14/7 rotational schedule.

Job Overview

In a lead role, can lead projects or segments of projects with contract values up to $500M under supervision of the Contracts Manager/Contracts Director. Reports to the Contracts Manager/Director.

Manages Graduate Trainees Contracts

Administrators and/or Contracts Specialists. Has responsibility for the Contracts Management and Claims Success of allocated Contracts at the projects level. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with internal functions and clients. This is a site-based position on a 14/7 rotational schedule.

Salary Range

$ 162,541 - $ 191,420 . The range provided is for contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Assist and ensure the preparation of Post Contract Award including:

Coordinate Project Execution Plans

Contract Notices to subcontractors and Client

Generate detailed contract change documentation for submittal to client

Contractual Alignment

Contract Records Management/Documentation

Insurance certification

Letters of Credit, Bonds, Payment Guarantees, Parent Company Guarantee





Coordinate Flow Down Provisions for Procurement and Subcontract Management

Monthly Review Contracts/Commercial Management Plan

Contracts Awareness and Training Sessions

Contract Change Notices

Contractual Letters

Contract Milestones

Contract Schedule Changes

Project Opportunity and Risk Matrices

Ensure inputs are received from all functions in relation to any Contractual Matters

Coordination of Lessons Learned for future bid submissions

Interface with all functions including but not limited to Project Management, Engineering, SCM, Fabrication, Construction, Marine Installation, Hook Up and Commissioning, Consortium or JV Partner, QHSE, Legal, Finance, Business Line Management, EXCOM, Customer/Client

Organize and chair Commercial Management meetings and ensure sufficient challenge of growth/change opportunities with Customer for Project Management, Engineering, SCM, Fabrication, Construction, Marine Installation, Hook Up and Commissioning, Consortium or JV Partner, QHSE, Legal, Finance, Business Line Management, EXCOM, Customer/Client

Develop Lessons Learned for bid submissions and the bid process for wider cascade to the business via the Estimating and Proposals Managers and required close out actions if any

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, legal, Commercial or Quantity Surveying and five (5)



years of functional experience + two (2) years of experience in Contracts Management

Proven experience in contract management within the Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPC/EPCI) industry, in the areas of Energy Transition and Onshore

In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCI project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and installation phases

Is able to build rapport with and gains respect from employees with diverse experience and background.

Familiarity with industry-specific terminologies, contracts, and standards

Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes

Ability to analyze complex contract requirements and identify potential risks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders

Proficient in using contract management software and MS Office Suite

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines

About Us

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible.

Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

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