Subcontracts Department Manager

BW Offshore Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Offshore Limited is seeking a Subcontracts Department Manager to lead the global subcontracts team across FPSO, conversion, and integration projects. You will develop contracting strategies, manage the full lifecycle, and ensure compliance with contract terms and company policies.

The role requires 15+ years in offshore contracts, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of LOGIC, FIDIC, BIMCO, and NEC forms.

Qualifications

• Requires 15+ years in contracts, subcontracts, or commercial management in offshore oil and gas.
• Experience with FPSO, FLNG, or complex EPCI/EPCIC projects.
• Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary commercial teams on large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Subcontracts department across FPSO construction, conversion, and integration projects.
• Define and own subcontract strategy, policy framework, and SOPs for all project subcontracting activities.
• Develop contracting strategies for major packages (hull, topsides, marine, mooring, T&I, offshore services).
• Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle: prequalification, tender, evaluation, clarification, negotiation, award.
• Manage contract administration, ensuring compliance with obligations, notices, and change management.
• Oversee changes, variations, claims, and dispute resolution per authority levels and terms.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against KPIs and quality standards; initiate corrective actions.
• Provide oversight of Quantity Surveying for measurement, valuation, cost management across projects.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Subcontracts team and allocate resources across projects.
• Ensure compliance with delegated authorities, local content, anti-bribery, and ethical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Negotiation

FPSO/offshore EPC/EPCI

Cost measurement

Project management

Communication

Multicultural teamwork

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management/Business/Law

CIPS/RICS/CIArb/APM membership advantageous

Long relevant experience may replace formal education

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IFS

Contract management platforms

Job description

Subcontracts Department 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

• Responsible for leading the company's subcontracts department across all active FPSO construction, conversion, and integration projects throughout the full project lifecycle – from early development through EPCI execution and handover to operations
• Define and own the company's subcontracts strategy, policy framework, and standard operating procedures for all project subcontracting activities
• Develop and approve contracting strategies for major subcontract packages including hull conversion/newbuild, topsides modules fabrication, marine and mooring systems, commissioning, transportation and installation (T&I), and specialist offshore services
• Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle: prequalification, invitation to tender, technical-commercial evaluation, clarification, negotiation, and award
• Oversee contract administration across all project subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, notice requirements, correspondence protocols, and change management procedures
• Ensure rigorous management of contract changes, variations, claims, and dispute resolution in line with company authority levels and contractual terms
• Monitor subcontractor performance against key deliverables, milestones, KPIs, and quality standards; direct corrective action where underperformance is identified
• Provide functional oversight of the Quantity Surveying team, ensuring consistent measurement, valuation, and cost management practices across all projects
• Lead, develop, and mentor the subcontracts team, including Project Contracts Managers, Subcontracts Leads and Specialists, Quantity Surveyors, and Administrators across multiple concurrent projects
• Establish resource plans for the department in line with the project portfolio pipeline; recruit, onboard, and manage talent allocation across projects
• Ensure all subcontracting activities comply with company delegated authority matrices, approval processes, and ethical and legal standards including local content requirements and anti-bribery regulations
• Maintain a consolidated view of subcontract liabilities, commitments, and exposures across the portfolio; report regularly to senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement of subcontracts processes, standard templates, digital tools, and departmental capability
• Ensure the highest level of HSE performance and compliance is maintained in all subcontracting activities, demonstrating the Company's CARE values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Business, or Law
• Long relevant experience may replace formal education
• Professional membership of CIPS, RICS, CIArb, or APM is advantageous
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contracts, subcontracts, or commercial management within the offshore oil and gas industry, with specific experience in FPSO, FLNG, or complex EPCI/EPCIC projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary commercial teams across concurrent large-scale capital projects (>USD 500M contract value)
• Proven track record of leading the full subcontract lifecycle: strategy development, tendering, negotiation, award, administration, change management, claims resolution, and close-out
• Experience managing and directing cost measurement, valuation, and commercial close-out activities in an offshore EPC/EPCI environment
• Extensive knowledge of standard offshore contract forms including LOGIC, FIDIC, BIMCO, and NEC, as well as bespoke FPSO project contracts
• Experience interfacing with client organisations and managing commercial obligations under main contracts (turnkey, EPCI, lease and operate)
• Familiarity with the FPSO contractor and subcontractor/supplier landscape for hull conversion, module fabrication, marine systems, and offshore installation
• Experience working in multicultural, international project environments across key FPSO geographies (West Africa, Brazil, Southeast Asia, North Sea) is advantageous
• Project Management certifications such as PMP will be considered favourably

Skills

• Team player with the ability to lead a large, multi-disciplinary department
• Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to represent the company at senior executive and client level
• Ability to communicate complex commercial and contractual matters clearly at all levels in the organisation
• Ability to deliver in a high-pressure, fast-paced multi-project environment
• Ability to deliver high-quality work on time across competing priorities
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment
• Expert commercial and contracts management skills applied in a systematic manner
• Advanced knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, risk allocation, and dispute resolution mechanisms applicable to offshore EPC/EPCI projects
• Strong understanding of FPSO project execution models, scope interfaces, fabrication yard environments, and offshore installation logistics
• Proficiency in quantity surveying principles, cost estimation, earned value management, and final account settlement
• Competence in contract drafting, including terms and conditions, schedules of rates, and variation frameworks
• Good knowledge of all phases of the FPSO project (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning)
• Good knowledge of project control principles (Planning / Cost Control)
• Good knowledge of relevant supply chain (engineering contractors, equipment vendors, shipyards, and fabrication yards)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, IFS) and contract management platforms
• Fluent in English (oral and written

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.