Project Contract Manager H/F ABYSS ENERGY

Job Description

CONTEXT

As part of a major offshore engineering project, Abyss Energy, an engineering consulting and recruitment company, is looking for a Project Contract Manager.

MISSIONS

As part of your assignment, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Project Director/Manager in coordinating all contract management activities throughout the project execution phase.
• Reviewing and analyzing contractual clauses and providing guidance on contract interpretation.
• Drafting, reviewing, and managing contractual correspondence with Clients, Partners, Vendors, and Subcontractors.
• Preparing and maintaining contract registers, trackers, and reports.
• Managing and negotiating contract variations, claims, and change orders, including EOT (Extension of Time), disruption, and acceleration claims.
• Assessing and incorporating commercial, contractual, technical, and pricing aspects into contract management activities.
• Supporting the Supply Chain team in the administration and management of contracts for goods, services, and works through project close-out.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive contract records and documentation.
• Participating in negotiations and contributing to the mitigation of contractual and commercial risks.
• Working autonomously under project management supervision within a multidisciplinary and international environment.

PROFILE

• Master's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Contract Management within the Oil & Gas, Offshore, EPC, EPCI, or large-scale construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard contract forms, contract administration, and common law principles.
• Proven experience managing contracts on large LSTK/EPCI projects, ideally involving complex interfaces and international stakeholders.
• Experience working with international contractors and fabrication yards is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in claims management, contract negotiation, change management, and dispute avoidance.
• Ability to analyze complex contractual situations and provide practical commercial solutions.
• Fluent in English and French; knowledge of Italian is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a demanding and fast-paced project environment.
• Valid BOSIET, MFC, and Seaman Book certifications are required.

Keywords:

Project Contract Manager, Contract Management, Claims Management, EOT Claims, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, EPC, EPCI, LSTK Projects, Offshore Engineering, Oil & Gas, Commercial Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain, Risk Management, International Projects, Construction Contracts.