Senior Contract Engineer

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global drilling services provider is seeking a Senior Contract Engineer in Malaysia to manage upstream and downstream contracts. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas contract management, possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach. Responsibilities include contract management, collaboration on project deliverables, and financial analysis. Competitive salary offered with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in contract management in Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and industry knowledge.
• Proactive 'can-do' attitude with the ability to work through ambiguities.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate on Value of Work Done (VOWD) documentation.
• Draft correspondence on commercial and contractual matters.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

Overview

Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia's Industrial Division is recruiting on behalf of a leading global integrated drilling fluids and tools service provider for the position of a Senior Contract Engineer. The winning candidate will administer upstream and downstream contract (upstream and downstream) for company Business Units in Middle East (UAE, KSA and Oman).

Key Responsibilities

• Contracts Management include:
• To provide appropriate support and advise to the Project Team regarding contract management in accordance with company policies
• Responsible for timely issuance of contract deliverables e.g. insurances, performance guarantees, parent company guarantees and develop the comprehensive register for tracking purpose
• Collaborate with Project Team to determine the Value of Work Done (VOWD) for each the completed work with complete supporting documents and subsequently generate the draft invoice/proforma invoice for internal verification
• Cooperate with Finance to issue invoices to the Client in accordance with the contract requirements, including following up on payments. Subsequently, establish an invoice register with detailed invoice information and payment by Client
• Responsible for analysing project financial issues and monthly receivable projections. To liaise with Costing Team in preparation of accurate project Forecast at Completion (FAC)
• To draft correspondence to the client, vendor, and subcontractor on commercial and contractual matters
• To participate in Project meetings (internal or with Client, Subcontractor and Vendors) on project status, cost and schedule issue
• To initiate contractual variation order claims in compliance with contract requirements, with input received from the Project Team and Operations
• To assist with Supply Chain Management and Costing Team activities, as needed
• To ensure contract closure is agreed at the end of the contract and aligned with the terms and conditions
• To identify and asses contractual and commercial risks across the project lifecycle
• Proposal/Tender preparation and submission
• Assist in commercial proposal preparation include liaise with BU teams on SOW, Legal teams on T&C and Costing Team on costing of SOW including performing QC prior to submission
• Establish guideline, processes, procedures and templates for better contract management
• Provide support to all team members, if needed
• Any other works as instructed or designated by company

Key Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Project Management
• Minimum of eight (8) years working experience in contract management in Oil & Gas project
• Project Management and Contract Management
• High attention to detail with proactive and hands-on approach in contract execution
• An enterprising go-getter with strong business acumen, and thirst for challenges
• Must be a strong self-starter and have a proactive "can-do" attitude, with the ability to work through constraints and ambiguities and deliver high-quality results
• Possess appropriate contract management skills, commercial awareness and industry knowledge
• Possess good analytical and technical/contractual writing skills