Contract Advisor

AIBEL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to manage high-value EPC contracts and vendor agreements. The role requires a minimum of 15 years in relevant project experience, with expertise in the Oil & Gas or Wind Energy sectors. Responsibilities include strategic guidance for contract administration, risk identification, and ensuring compliance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration across diverse teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant project experience in medium to large‑scale Oil & Gas or Wind Energy sectors.
• At least 5 years in a Contract Specialist or Contract Advisor role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of high-value EPC contracts.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all contractual matters.
• Provide strategic contractual and commercial guidance.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance.
• Manage formal communications including notices and variations.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Conduct commercial awareness sessions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Adaptation to IT Tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of high-value EPC contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements across all project phases.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all contractual matters, ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Provide strategic contractual and commercial guidance to tender teams, project teams, and senior management.
• Monitor contract performance, ensuring alignment with milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Manage formal communications including notices, variations, change orders, and amendments in coordination with legal and project teams.
• Maintain and update key registers such as tender clarifications and change orders, ensuring timely follow-up and circulation.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct commercial awareness sessions to enhance project team understanding of contractual obligations and risk exposure.
• Support cost control and invoicing processes by providing necessary contractual documentation and follow‑up for payments.
• Assist in subcontractor and supplier tendering, bid evaluations, and contract finalization.
• Closely liaise with insurance department to obtain project insurances in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping of contracts, correspondence, and related documentation.
• Uphold compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare project close‑out report liaising with various project disciplines for submission to clients.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks related to contract, subcontract, and tender management as required.

Work experience requirements

• Minimum 15 years of relevant project experience in medium to large‑scale Oil & Gas (including FPSO) or Wind Energy sectors, with 5 years in a Contract Specialist or Contract Advisor role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or equivalent.

Other skills

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Suite and ability to adapt quickly to new IT Tools.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in managing a contract team in a large‑scale project environment.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess project performance and identify potential contractual and commercial risks.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people across various cultures.
• Ability to travel at short notice / perform overtime work as required.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.