Contract Specialist II

TechnipFMC plc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc in Houston is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to advise project managers on contract strategy and to ensure execution aligns with revenue goals. You will lead negotiations, manage contractual risk, and coordinate onshore and offshore contract deliverables across the project team.

The role requires 5+ years in contracts, preferably with subsea/oil & gas exposure, and strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with contracts.
• At least 2 years experience with Subsea contracts preferred, oil & gas.
• O&G industry experience required.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise project managers on contract strategy and ensure that all aspects of the contract during the execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximize project revenues.
• Act as a key integral member of the project team and participate in commercial strategic discussions and decisions to ensure that contract risks are identified, properly evaluated and mitigated.
• Provide the project with accurate summaries of contract related matters including contract synopsis, contract review, contract obligations matrix and guidance on contract requirements.
• Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution to and from the Client, partners, subcontractors and authorities.
• Monitor all project deliverables and identify risks and opportunities.
• Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to management of change, including ensuring claims are issued within the timeframes set out in the Contract.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

Advise project managers on contract strategy and ensure that all aspects of the contract during the execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximize project revenues.

Job Description

Act as a key integral member of the project team and participate in commercial strategic discussions and decisions to ensure that contracts risks are identified, properly evaluated and mitigated.

Provide the project (including team work onshore and offshore) with accurate summaries of contract related matters including contract synopsis, contract review, contract obligations matrix and guidance on contract requirements.

Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution to and from the Client, partners, subcontractors and authorities.

Monitor all project deliverables as well as identify risks and opportunities.

Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to management of change, including ensuring claims are issued within the timeframes set out in the Contract receiving all required internal approvals: prepare, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiate any claims against client, joint-venture partners and subcontractors.

You are meant for this job if:

• Minimum 5 years experience with contracts.
• At least 2 years experience with Subsea contracts preferred, oil & gas
• O&G industry experience required.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience
• Understand inter-disciplinary relations and requirements
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to provide open and direct dialogue with stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in law or a commercial discipline is advantageous
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Skills

Contract Management

Additional Skills

• Interpersonal skills, including but not limited to:
  • Organizational Skills/Time Management
  • Ability to manage change
  • Professional delivery
  • Cost aware
  • Results focused
  • Proactive / committed approach
  • Good team player
  • Self-motivated and persistent.
  • Decision Making

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.