Project Contracts Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,698,005 - 8,547,008; Full time

Job summary

Exxon Mobil is seeking a Project Contracting Engineer – Advanced in Bengaluru, India. The role involves developing and implementing contracting strategies, leading contractor evaluations, and overseeing contract administration for capital projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in project contracting, execution planning, and construction execution. Responsibilities include managing bid evaluations and negotiations, monitoring contractor performance, and facilitating contract close-outs.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing contracting strategies.
• Proven ability to lead contract negotiations and evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of project quality standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of contracting strategies and documentation.
• Conduct internal kick-off meetings and oversee contract administration.
• Monitor contractor performance and manage change control processes.

Skills

Project Contracting

Execution Planning

Construction Planning & Execution

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 will be assigned to support capital projects as follows:

• As part of the Select Stage Team (Stage 2), participate in the development of the project execution and contracting strategies, as well as associated EMCAPS deliverables.
• As part of the Define Stage Team (Stage 3), lead the contract development and contractor selection activities (bid, evaluation, negotiation and award), as well as associated EMCAPS deliverables.
• As part of the Execute Stage Team (Stage 4), perform contract administration through project close‑out for each major contract.
• Follow the contract post‑award and be assigned to the Project Team on a full‑time basis.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Contracting Strategy & Planning
  • 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.
• Contractor Qualification & Document Preparation
  • 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.
• Bid Evaluation & Negotiation
  • 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.
• Kick-Off & Administration
  • 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.
• Subcontracting & Change Control
  • 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.
• Performance Monitoring & Claims
  • Monitor contractor performance and provide feedback to project and functional leadership.
  • Lead evaluation and resolution of contractor claims and potential company counterclaims.
• Close‑Out & Knowledge Sharing
  • 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
• Project Quality