Senior Contracts Leader – Offshore Projects

SBM Offshore; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee Main Contracts, drive strategy for subcontracting and supply chain, and ensure compliance and auditable records across project lifecycles. The role emphasizes contract performance, risk management, and commercial awareness within project teams.

The candidate should have extensive experience in contract management, including claims and EPCI, with strong negotiation and legal knowledge to optimise commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or MBA in Business Management, Law, Construction Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• 10–15 years of experience in contract management including Claims, EPCI, subcontract management.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, pre-contract and commercial negotiation; auditability and risk input.

Responsibilities

• You manage Main Contracts.
• You manage and expedite contract deliverables and requirements.
• You support and coordinate the development of contracting strategies, including Sub‑contracts & Supply Chain.
• You monitor performance and compliance with contractual requirements and signatory powers, expedite disciplines where necessary, and highlight potential areas of concern.
• You ensure commercial and contractual awareness across the Project Team throughout the life of the project.
• You achieve and maintain total auditability of all commercial and contractual dealings, including clear record‑keeping and regular commercial reporting.
• You participate in and provide input to Risk and Opportunities management.
• You provide Contract Feedback during the life of the project.
• You ensure Guarantee period management.

Skills

Alliance Management

Contractual change

Contract close out

Contract law knowledge

Pre-contract management

Contract management

Warranty and claims

Negotiation

Education

Degree or MBA in Business Management, Law, Construction Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

SBM Offshore is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee Main Contracts, drive strategy for subcontracting and supply chain, and ensure compliance and auditable records across project lifecycles. The role emphasizes contract performance, risk management, and commercial awareness within project teams.

The candidate should have extensive experience in contract management, including claims and EPCI, with strong negotiation and legal knowledge to optimise commercial outcomes.