Project Subcontracts Manager

BW Offshore Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Offshore Limited is seeking a Project Subcontracts Manager in Singapore to lead the subcontracting discipline for FPSO/offshore projects. You will drive strategy, manage the end-to-end subcontract lifecycle, and coordinate with project leadership to meet budgets and schedules.

The role requires 15+ years in subcontracting or contracts within oil & gas, with strong leadership, negotiation, and HSSE awareness in a global, multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in subcontracting, contracts management, or commercial management within oil & gas, offshore, or energy.
• At least five (5) years in a senior leadership or management role with direct accountability for a subcontracting or contracts team on a major capital project.
• Experience managing high-value, complex contracts across the full lifecycle on FPSO/offshore EPC projects.
• Track record of handling variations, claims, and disputes during active project execution.
• Experience in international, multi-jurisdiction environments with local content considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the subcontracts discipline across FPSO projects.
• Develop and implement the subcontracts execution plan aligned with PEP, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle from planning to close-out and lessons learned.
• Establish and maintain the Project Subcontracts Register (PSR) and interface with project leadership.
• Lead pre-qualification and selection of subcontractors to ensure HSSE-compliant, capable supply chain.
• Lead negotiations for high-value subcontracts, including variations and claims.
• Monitor subcontract commercial performance against budget and schedule; mitigate risks.
• Set KPIs for the Subcontracts Team and provide mentoring and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ethics, anti-bribery policies, and local content obligations.
• Report status, commitments, expenditures, and risk to governance forums and corporate functions.
• Drive timely close-out and final account settlement, retention release, and lessons learned.
• Participate in readiness and stage-gate reviews and audits related to Subcontracts.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Commerce, or related

Master's degree in relevant discipline advantageous

CIPS / RICS or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management software

Job description

Project Subcontracts Manager

Singapore, Singapore

Permanent

Permanent

W3.CSS
BW Offshore leverages more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production systems and executing complex projects. We are proud to have executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects, andhave cultivated a culture of thorough engineering, trust and teamwork throughout the organisation.
BW Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applyingouroffshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of, and strategic direction for, the subcontracts functional discipline throughout the execution phase of the assigned project, including but not limited to Floating, Production, Storage & Offloading (FPSO) projects – from basic engineering, detailed engineering and procurement through to construction, integration, commissioning, final completion and handover to the operations functional discipline
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the project subcontracts execution plan, strategy, and procedures of the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Management Plan (where available separately), Schedule, and Budget baselines
• Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle i.e. from subcontract planning, market engagement, tendering, and award through administration, close-out, and capture of 'lessons-learned' for all scopes within the Execution Phase of an assigned project, including but not limited to, third-party engineering and design services, hull & marine and offshore engineering & construction, topsides modules fabrication & assembly, topsides modules Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) packages, hull & topsides integration, hook-up & commissioning services, inspection and certification, and specialist technical services
• Establish and maintain the Project Subcontracts Register (PSR) on an assigned project, ensuring all subcontracts are properly planned, executed, and tracked in line with project management & controls requirements
• Act as the primary interface between the Project Subcontracts Team and the Project Director / Project Manager, Project Services / Controls Manager, Project Delivery Managers, Project Engineering Managers, Project Procurement Manager, Project Construction Managers, Project Quality Manager, Project 'Health, Safety, Security & Environment' (HSSE) Manager and Project Commissioning Managers, and the company's corporate functions e.g. Subcontracts, Procurement, Quality, HSSE, Finance, Legal, etc.
• Lead & coordinate the processes for the pre-qualification & selection of subcontractors to ensure a competitive, technically capable, and Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) policies-compliant supply chain appropriate for the relevant project execution
• Lead or actively participate in negotiations for high-value, strategically important, or complex subcontracts, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution arising during project execution
• Monitor and manage subcontract commercial performance against the assigned project’s Budget and Schedule; identify Cost and Schedule risk exposures and drive mitigation actions as part of, and in coordination with, the Project Management Team
• Set and monitor key performance indicators for the Project Subcontracts Team on the assigned project, as well as provide mentoring, coaching, and performance management to direct reports across the project execution lifecycle
• Ensure all Subcontracting activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, corporate ethics, anti-bribery / anti-corruption policies, local content requirements, and project-specific regulatory obligations
• Report Subcontracting status, commitments, expenditure, risk exposure, and savings performance to the Project Manager and other relevant governance forums & corporate functions
• Drive timely Subcontracts close-out in parallel with the assigned project’s completion milestones, including final account settlement, retention release, performance bond discharge, and lessons-learned documentation
• Participate in project readiness reviews, stage gate reviews, and audits related to the Subcontracts function during the execution phase of the assigned project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering, Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Quantity Surveying (QS), Construction Management, Building Management, or a related discipline
• Master's degree in a relevant and/or complementary discipline would be deemed advantageous
• Relevant professional certifications such as those from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or equivalent / of similar standing, would be looked upon favourably
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in subcontracting, contracts management, or commercial management within the oil & gas, offshore, or energy industry
• At least five (5) years in a senior leadership or management role with direct accountability for a subcontracting or contracts team on a major capital project
• Demonstrable experience managing high-value, complex contracts and/or subcontracts across the full project execution lifecycle on FPSO, offshore, or equivalent major EPC / Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management projects — from contracts / subcontracts planning and tender through award, administration, and close-out
• Track record of successfully managing subcontractor performance, variations, and claims during active project execution phases, including construction and commissioning periods
• Experience managing the contracts / subcontracts function across multiple concurrent work fronts typical of FPSO project execution
• Proven experience interfacing with Project Management and Project Services / Controls teams to integrate subcontract commercial performance into the overall project cost and schedule baseline
• Experience operating in international, multi-jurisdiction project environments, including familiarity with local content obligations relevant to FPSO host-country regulatory requirements

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop a high-performing Project Subcontracting Team under the pressures of an active project execution phase
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities — comfortable engaging Project Director, Project Sponsor, and Client-level audiences on subcontract performance and risk
• Skilled and experienced negotiator, able to balance commercial assertiveness with subcontractor relationship management to maintain project momentum during the project execution phase
• High ethical standards and sound commercial judgement when navigating complex, time-pressured subcontract situations during peak construction and commissioning activity
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and escalating demands across a complex FPSO project execution environment
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to working across the multi-disciplinary project team
• In-depth knowledge of subcontracting and procurement principles, contract law, and standard industry contract forms relevant to FPSO project execution
• Comprehensive understanding of FPSO project execution phases, delivery models (EPCIC, EPCI, split-scope), and the commercial risks associated with each phase – engineering, procurement, fabrication, integration, marine transportation, offshore installation, hook-up, and commissioning
• Proficiency in subcontract risk management frameworks and commercial risk quantification within a project controls environment
• Strong understanding of project cost control, change management, earned value management and cost-at-completion forecasting as each relates to subcontract performance
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements, including local content regulations in FPSO host countries, the United States’ Foreign Corrupt Practises Act (FCPA), the United Kingdom’s Bribery Act, and equivalent frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) / contract management systems and project management tools
• Knowledge of HSSE management requirements for offshore and construction environments, including subcontractor HSSE pre-qualification and performance monitoring
• 'Native' or 'Professional' level proficiency in English – written & spoken

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.