Senior Manager Contract Management

Job Overview:

Typically manages multiple Contracts Management delivery at the large EPC / EPCI level. Has accountability for the Contracts Management and Claims Success of allocated Contracts at the large projects level. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with internal functions and clients All levels of Contracts Specialist and administrators.

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.

Key Task and Responsibilities:

Departmental improvement initiatives delivery

Provide manpower and bid forecasts to Business Line Management as necessary

Manage the relationships with all Contracts Management Stakeholders including:

Project Management

Engineering

Procurement

Subcontracts

Fabrication

Construction

Marine Installation

Hook Up and Commissioning

Consortium or JV Partner

QHSE

Legal

Finance

Business Line Management

EXCOM

Customer/Client

Contribute to the Annual Business Line budget

Contribute to Department goals and strategy

Contribute to General improvement of department and systems

Contract negotiations with customers/clients

Coordinate with Contracts Director/Senior Contracts Director on workloads and resources

Ensure Contracts & Senior Contracts Specialists coordinate appropriate activities

Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures

Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures

Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams

Essential Qualification and Education:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, legal, Commercial, or Quantity Surveying and 10 years of Contracts Management experience in addition to other functional experience with at least 5 years of management experience

Proven experience in contract management within the Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPC/EPCI) industry, in the areas of Energy Transition, Onshore, or Offshore or Subsea and Floating Facilities (FPSO/FPU)

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

Can build rapport with and gain respect from employees with varied 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

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