Senior Contract Engineer - PMO

pt essa industries indonesia tbk.; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 800,000,000 - 1,200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk, headquartered in Jakarta, seeks a Sr Contract Engineer to manage contracts across major EPC, petrochemical, and industrial projects from pre-award to close-out. You will lead contract reviews, negotiations, change orders, and risk mitigation while coordinating with procurement, engineering, legal, and project teams to safeguard commercial interests.

The role requires a law degree, 10+ years in contract management, and strong English communication; FIDIC

Qualifications

• Law degree with focus on contracts and commercial law.
• Experience with EPC, FEED, and vendor agreements.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts (Silver Book preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, and drafting in pre-award phase.
• Provide contractual guidance to project teams during execution.
• Manage notices, claims, VO, EOT, and change management processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks; maintain risk registers.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution with contractors and partners.
• Assist close-out activities including warranty management and final closure.

Skills

Negotiation

Claim management

Dispute resolution

Risk mitigation

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Master's Degree (advantage)

Job description

Be part of a dynamic project team! We are seeking an experienced Sr Contract Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of project contracts across major EPC, petrochemical, and industrial projects. This role is responsible for ensuring contract compliance, mitigating contractual risks, managing claims and change orders, and supporting successful project execution from pre-award through warranty and financial close-out.

Reporting to the Contract Management Head and will play a critical role in contract reviews, negotiations, dispute resolution, and stakeholder engagement while safeguarding the Company's contractual and commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Location: Head Office, Jakarta Selatan & Site

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (Master's Degree is an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Contract Management, Contract Engineering, or Project Legal roles within EPC, Oil & Gas, Refining, Energy, Industrial Construction, or large-scale EPC projects.
• Proven experience managing major EPC contracts, including FEED, EPC, construction, and vendor agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, contract administration, commercial management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with international contract models, particularly FIDIC (Silver Book preferred).
• Demonstrated involvement in at least 2–3 EPC projects with project values exceeding USD 30 million.
• Strong negotiation, claim management, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working with international contractors and partners.
• Professional certification or training in Contract Management, Commercial Management, or Negotiation is preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with strong report-writing and contractual correspondence skills.

Job Description

• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, and contract drafting during the pre-award phase, ensuring alignment with company policies and contractual principles.
• Provide contractual guidance to project teams throughout project execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, and company requirements.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims, variation orders (VO), extension of time (EOT), and change management processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks while maintaining the Project Risk Register and supporting risk management workshops.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution efforts, working closely with contractors, consultants, licensors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist project close-out activities, including warranty management, financial settlement, liquidated damages, and final contract closure.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Project Controls, Engineering, Legal, and Project Management teams to protect commercial and contractual interests throughout the project lifecycle.

About Us

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk, formerly known as PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk., underwent a transformative rebrand on 2022 to better align withs its vision of leading Indonesia’s drive toward world class industrialization. Established in 2006, the company initially ventured into LPG and Condensate production withs its refinery facility in Palembang. Over the years, it expanded its operations, notably entering the Ammonia production sector through its subsidiary, PT Panca Amara Utama, at the Banggai Ammonia Plant in Sulawesi Tengah. ESSA has evolved into a leading company committed to contributing to Indonesia’s world class industrialization process. The company place a strong emphasis on environmental, social and sustainability considerations in all its endeavors. With records of accomplishment of innovation and excellence, ESSA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Indonesia’s industrial landscape.