Manager-Contract Management

Technip Energies; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies is seeking a seasoned Manager - Contract Management to oversee contract strategy and claims on major EPC/LSTK projects in India. The role partners with project directors to drive compliance, mitigate risk, and manage external and internal stakeholders.

We expect 10–15 years in contract management within energy sectors, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead teams through complex change orders and disputes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a reputed Institute/university.
• English language proficiency: Fluent.

Responsibilities

• Function as a business partner for Project directors/managers and advise on contract strategy.
• Develop internal contract deliverables (Contract Summary, Notices List, Actions List, Flow-down provisions).
• Review client/partner correspondence on liabilities, risks and rights; assist subcontractors/vendors with correspondence.
• Manage relations with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms.
• Identify and manage contract claims and ensure timely resolution.
• Assist in analyzing project financials and client progress payments.

Skills

Contract management

EPC LSTK

JV/Consortium

Delay analysis

Change orders

Costing

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Integrity

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Manager - Contract Management, join our Contracts Management team based in Noida/Mumbai/Chennai.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the opportunity we offer:

We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee and manage the responsibilities below.

• Function as a business partner for Project directors/ managers and advise them on setting up contract strategy and ensure contract management and strategy is enforced all along projects
• Development of internal contract deliverables like Contract Summary, Notices List, Actions List, Flow-down provisions for Subcontracts and Purchase Orders, etc., and apprising/ sensitizing Project Team members regarding contractual obligations, rights and entitlements.
• Initiate, draft and/or review, as the case may be, all incoming and outgoing correspondence with Clients and Partners for matters related to T.EN’s liabilities, risks and contractual rights, and also render support in making correspondence to subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage relations with external partners (Clients, partners (JV or CS), external experts etc.) and internal stakeholders (departments/project managers involved in the projects, manage and engage team)
• Responsible for the development and management of appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Responsible for the management and identification of Contract claims as they develop and manage the timely resolution under the relevant contract provisions wherever possible, obtaining claims and legal expertise as appropriate.
• Assist the Project Directors/ Managers in analyzing and tackling project financial issues and follow-up the client progress payment and billings to ensure compliance with contract terms and requirements
• Initiate and coordinate the preparation, negotiation and settlement of change orders and claims, EOT, acceleration, disruption, etc.
• Assist the subcontracting and procurement teams in handling critical matters pertaining to major change orders and claims of subcontractors and vendors.
• Monitor and analyze issues when they arise and deal with them, anticipate risks and grasp opportunities
• Analyzes and highlights areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the Contract. As work proceeds, make recommendations to the Project Management Team on the mitigation of these risks; closely monitor and support remedial actions and recommend appropriate tradeoffs.
• Draft amendments, reviews/qualifies contractual agreements
• Support proposal team on pre-award contractual matters
• Supporting acquisitions/ maintaining Project-based insurances and Bank Guarantees, and also assist in preparing and pursuing Insurance claims
• Team management, guidance and development to effectively resolve change events, claims and disputes fairly including coordination with Legal as may be required
• Plans and directs the orderly close out of contracts operations .
• Mentoring newly assigned Contracts personnel to the requirements and procedures of the corporate, global business unit, project, and client. Monitors personnel to ensure they receive appropriate training and development.

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a reputed Institute/ recognized university

Languages: English (Fluent)

Main skills:

• 10 – 15 years of experience in Contract management of Projects related to sectors like Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals/ Fertilizers/ Energy transition
• Experience of handing Contract Management for Projects of EPC LSTK, consortium, JV or hybrid, EPCM, PMC nature, and simultaneous handling of multiple projects, in an autonomous manner.
• Versed with delay analysis techniques, and Extension of Time claims.
• Conversant with costing methodologies and Change Orders.
• Sound commercial awareness, and acumen.
• Profound conceptual understanding and mastery of contract and claim management, capacity to challenge.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written, and drafting skills.
• Excellent influential skills, capacity to motivate, engage and change behavior.
• Strong general management and Project management skills.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage self and/or teams delivery commitments with professional and positive attitude.
• High level of conflict resolution skills

Your career with us:

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development