Project Contracts Engineer

ExxonMobil India Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil India Careers in Bengaluru is seeking a Project Contracting Engineer - Advanced to manage the development and implementation of procurement and construction contracts for capital projects. You will be responsible for creating contracting strategies, evaluating contractors, and overseeing contract negotiations. This role demands strong project management skills and attention to detail to ensure successful execution across various project stages.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing contracting strategies and executing procurement processes.
• Ability to coordinate input from various teams and manage contractor evaluations.
• Proficiency in negotiating contracts and conducting bid evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of contracting strategies and deliverables.
• Coordinate contractor input and develop comprehensive contracting plans.
• Oversee contractor screening, contract negotiations, and performance management.

Skills

Project Contracting

Execution Planning

Construction Planning & Execution

Design & Engineering Management

Project Quality

Job description

Project Contracting Engineer - Advanced

The Project Contracting Engineer - Advanced supports the development and implementation of define and execute‑stage engineering, procurement and construction contracts for Global Projects stewarded capital projects. The role is assigned to support capital projects across various stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of contracting strategies and EMCAPS deliverables in collaboration with Project Contracting and Execution Advisors.
• Coordinate input from contractors and market intelligence teams to inform strategy.
• Develop contracting plans for major contracts aligned with approved strategies.
• Lead contractor screening and qualification activities, including expressions of interest, questionnaires, and evaluations.
• Oversee preparation of contract documents and ensure consistency across all components, including principal documents and exhibits.
• Develop bid evaluation plans for competitive bids and negotiation plans for single‑source contracts.
• Lead commercial bid evaluations, ensuring accurate reflection of contractual and technical changes in final pricing.
• Direct contract negotiations, including issue‑specific plans, and coordinate decisions with project and functional leadership.
• Prepare award recommendations and secure senior management approvals.
• Conduct internal kick‑off meetings to review contract terms, change order processes, and claims avoidance strategies.
• Prepare materials for external kick‑off meetings with contractors to align on key clauses, deliverables, and execution procedures.
• Establish and lead contract administration activities in coordination with Project and Business Services Managers.
• Oversee contractor subcontracting activities and ensure proper flow‑down of EPC terms and conditions.
• Manage change control processes, including amendments, change notices, and change orders.
• Coordinate development of project incentive plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide feedback to project and functional leadership.
• Lead evaluation and resolution of contractor claims and potential company counterclaims.
• Develop and implement contract close‑out plans and ensure orderly turnover to the operating organization.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned related to contract administration and subcontracting.

Functional Skills

• Project Contracting
• Execution Planning
• Construction Planning & Execution
• Design & Engineering Management
• Project Quality