Senior Contracts Specialist

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to support EPC project contracts through all phases of the project lifecycle in Singapore. The role involves managing contract logs, leading negotiations, and collaborating with teams and contractors. Candidates should hold relevant degrees and possess 7–10 years of experience in contracts, particularly in the offshore oil & gas sector, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in contracts and/or commercial roles within EPC projects.
• Strong academic background in law and contract law preferred.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, interpret patterns, and produce actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage contract logs and filing systems.
• Lead negotiations and manage medium-risk contracts.
• Manage post-award subcontract activities, including notices and amendments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business

Master’s in Construction Law, Business Administration, or Economics

Job description

Position Title: Senior Contracts Specialist
Location: Buona Vista, Singapore

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to support EPC project contracts throughout the project lifecycle. This role covers pre- and post-award contract activities, negotiations, administration, and closeout, primarily for medium-risk and mid-sized contracts. You will work closely with project and corporate teams while liaising with external contractors and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and manage contract logs and filing systems, both digital and hard copy

• Support pre-client contract activities during FEED and proposal phases, including RFQs/RFPs for medium-risk contracts

• Lead negotiations and manage medium-risk contracts; provide exposure to high-risk contracts

• Draft internal approval sheets and obtain necessary approvals for contracts

• Manage post-award subcontract activities, including notices, amendments, change requests, change orders, warranty claims, and contract closeouts

• Generate and monitor commercial data sets for major and non-major packages, producing reports for decision-making

• Establish high-quality cooperation within teams and foster a positive, collaborative work environment

• Engage with external stakeholders and contractors for small to medium-sized contracts, developing insights and value-addition opportunities

• Assist FPSO Project Contracts Manager or Corporate Contracts & Commercial Manager as required

• Work independently with limited oversight while executing self-assigned tasks and supporting project goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s in Construction Law, Business Administration, or Economics is advantageous

• Strong academic background in law and contract law preferred

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in contracts and/or commercial roles within EPC projects

• Experience in technical, contractual, and commercial disciplines for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects

• Offshore oil & gas industry or upstream oil & gas project delivery experience preferred

• Strong organisational, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to analyse large data sets, interpret patterns, and produce actionable insights

Additional Information

• Reports administratively and functionally to the Contracts & Commercial Head of Department

• Operational reporting to assigned line Contracts Manager