Midstream Contract Manager

Genting Energy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Genting Energy in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee EP & CIC Midstream Contracts, ensuring works by contractors align with the Contract and company requirements. You will work under the Package Project Manager, ensure policies, legal compliance, and maintain evidence via logs and registers.

The role involves coordinating with PMT, managing variations, claims, final accounts, and insurance, and leading dispute resolution with EPCIC contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive contract management experience in oil & gas, LNG, or energy sector.
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills.
• Certifications in Contract Management, Arbitration, or Construction Law are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts under the Package Project Manager’s supervision.
• Ensure compliance with contracting policies, legal requirements and project obligations.
• Maintain contracts log, register changes, variations, claims and amendments.
• Coordinate with PMT for VO evaluation and approvals.
• Oversee final accounts, performance guarantees and insurance with contractors.
• Lead evaluation, negotiation and settlement of contractual claims with EPCIC/contractors.
• Collaborate with Legal and Project Teams on dispute resolution.
• Identify contractual risks and drive early resolution strategies.
• Provide coaching on contract management and share lessons learned.
• Travel to field as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin

Interpersonal skills

Leadership & planning

Negotiation & decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Business, or related fields

Job description

To manage the EP & CIC Midstream Contracts to ensure works performed by the Contractor(s) are all in accordance with the Contract and Company’s requirements.

1.Contract Administration & Management

• To work with and directly under the Package Project Manager
• Ensure full compliance with company contracting policies, legal requirements, and project specific obligations.
• To manage project correspondences, prepare and update correspondences log periodically.
• Establish, manage, and maintain a Contract Change Register to track variations, claims, and amendments.
• To work with PMT for the evaluation/ assessment of the VOP; preparation and presentation of the internal memorandum for Management’s consideration and approval of the VO.
• Oversee the preparation and negotiation of final accounts, performance guarantees, and insurance requirements with contractors and vendors.
• Lead the evaluation, preparation, negotiation, and settlement of contractual claims with EPCIC contractors, and other contractors.
• Collaborate with Legal and Project Teams to manage dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, or litigation when required.
• Proactively identify potential contractual risks and drive early resolution strategies to protect company interests.

3.Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Provide contractual inputs to Project Controls for budget forecasting, cost reporting, and schedule risk assessments.

4.Risk & Governance Management

• Participate in internal and external Risk Workshops to identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Ensure proper flow-down of contract obligations to subcontractors, vendors, and partners.
• Implement robust Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Counterparty Due Diligence processes aligned with company policy and lenders’ compliance requirements.
• Provide coaching and contract management training for project personnel to enhance organizational capability.
• Drive knowledge-sharing and lessons-learned programs across multiple projects.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Business, or related fields. Professional certifications in Contract Management, Arbitration, or Construction Law (e.g., MRICS, FIDIC, CIArb) are highly desirable.
• Proficient in English [both spoken and written skills].
• Proficient in Mandarin [spoken and/or written skills].
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contract management within the oil & gas, LNG, or energy sector (preferably working on Client's side).
• Proven experience in managing at least two full cycles of EPCIC contracts.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good leadership, planning, and strategic thinking.
• Possess negotiation skills, good problem solving and decision-making skills which require independent and original thinking.
• Willing to travel to the field and other areas.
• To take on additional ad hoc tasks/ instructions from the Department Head/ Sr Contract Manager from time to time