Contracts Manager

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals. By expanding into onshore power plants, including gas-based and combined-cycle facilities, as well as onshore and offshore wind projects, in addition to our established offshore capabilities, we further broaden our commitment to providing world-class, end-to-end energy solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry.

Job Description  

• Ensures alignment with the Project Management team on Project contract matters. 

• Advises the Project Team on aspects related to Project execution 

• Analyses the contract terms and identify areas of possible risks and opportunities related to the application of contract clauses 

• Provide alternate mitigating contract articles and successfully negotiate with customers with compelling arguments. 

• Ensures in liaison with the other functions that the required insurance coverage is timely put in place and that required insurance certificates are provided/obtained from vendors and subcontractors. 

• Contract administration during project execution, ensuring that all aspects of the contract during the bidding and execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximise project revenues. 

• Manages the change order process from identification to resolution of change: prepare, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiate any claims against or from client and vendors/subcontractors. 

• Ensures that contractual information used by the project team is accurate and up-to-date. 

• Manages contract milestone activities, and close-out activities, ensure orderly turnover of Project. 

• Checks that milestone completion notices and other documents required for payment meet contractual requirements. 

• Liaison with Project Management Team and relevant stakeholders to prepare and timely submission of deliverables under the contract. 

• Supports in negotiations of claims, variations, changes and disputes with contractors in collaboration with Project Management, Legal Department and others as required. 

• Ensures communication of changes to contracts to all key stakeholders. 

• Ensures Procurement/Subcontracting’s contract administration and procurement/subcontracting procedures and processes meet contract requirements. 

• Ensures communications between Company and contractors are consistent with terms and conditions in agreements. 

• Interfaces with the project team, internal departments and external vendors on matters such as cost, performance, progress assessment, payments, reporting, trends, and change orders. 

• Liaises with project team, participate to meetings, examine drafts, revise and file all correspondence having a contractual relevance exchanged during project execution with clients, vendors, subcontractors and authorities. 

• Attends meetings to assess progress on projects which are in motion, and take detailed notes to share with stakeholders 

• Negotiates contract terms and conditions with each relevant stakeholders – customer, vendor/subcontractor, analyzing potential risks involved with certain contract agreements and helping Company and Project Management Team better understand the information outlined in the contracts. 

• Evaluates supplier/subcontractor claims entitlement and variation order under the contract requirements. 

• Supports negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with Contractors.  

Job Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related disciplines with relevant experience are welcomed to apply. 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a contract management role, contract administration role, purchasing or contracting. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

• Exemplifies knowledge of contract law, accounting principles and finance. 

• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts. 

• Ability in negotiating terms and drafting contracts. 

• Strong negotiation and mediation skills. 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Able to work productively independently and as part of a team 

• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem solving abilities 

• The candidate must also possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work within tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities at one time. 

• Experience working in Offshore, Engineering or Construction areas.