Senior Contracts Specialist

OGCS Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

OGCS Global seeks a highly experienced Contracts Specialist for a major energy infrastructure project in Houston. The role is 100% on-site, Monday through Friday, reporting to an owner-operator client and supporting the full contracting cycle from pre-award to post-award administration.

The candidate will lead RFPs, negotiate major agreements, manage Master and framework contracts, and oversee change orders while ensuring compliance with US contract law and project schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in contracts and procurement on large-scale energy projects.
• Experience executing the full contracting cycle from pre-award through post-award administration.
• Strong capability in RFP preparation, sourcing strategy, and tendering plan development.
• Demonstrable experience administering Change Orders and managing contract variation processes.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and managing Master Agreements and framework contracts.
• Background in drafting or managing Reservation Agreements or similar instruments intended for novation.
• Prior experience working for or directly embedded with an owner-operator organisation.
• Ability to work at pace with competing priorities in a dynamic, evolving project environment.
• Open-minded and adaptable, with a solutions-oriented approach to changing requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sourcing and tendering plans aligned to project schedule requirements.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including scope definition, commercial terms, and evaluation criteria.
• Lead or support the evaluation of bids, including technical and commercial assessments.
• Develop and negotiate major agreements, including Reservation Agreements structured for novation.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts in coordination with legal and project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage Master Agreements, ensuring alignment with project commercial strategy.
• Facilitate contract execution and handover to the project administration team.
• Manage the Change Order process, including preparation, review, negotiation, and agreement of changes.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance against contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate contract records and administer contractual correspondence.
• Identify and manage commercial risk through proactive contract administration.

Skills

Contract management

RFP preparation

Sourcing strategy

Tendering plan development

Change Orders

Master Agreements

Novation agreements

Owner-operator experience

US contract law

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

OGCS is seeking a highly experienced Contracts Specialist with 10+ years of experience supporting large-scale energy projects to join a major energy infrastructure project. This is an immediate-start opportunity, employed by OGCS and assigned to our owner/operator client. The role is 100% on-site, Monday through Friday, in downtown Houston and offers the opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile capital project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Award

• Develop and manage sourcing and tendering plans aligned to project schedule requirements
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including scope definition, commercial terms, and evaluation criteria
• Lead or support the evaluation of bids, including technical and commercial assessments
• Develop and negotiate major agreements, including Reservation Agreements structured for novation

Contract Award & Execution

• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts in coordination with legal and project stakeholders
• Develop and manage Master Agreements, ensuring alignment with project commercial strategy
• Facilitate contract execution and handover to the project administration team

Post-Award Contract Administration

• Manage the Change Order process, including preparation, review, negotiation, and agreement of changes
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance against contractual obligations
• Maintain accurate contract records and administer contractual correspondence
• Identify and manage commercial risk through proactive contract administration

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Contracts and Procurement on large-scale energy projects
• Proven experience executing the full contracting cycle from pre-award through post-award administration
• Strong capability in RFP preparation, sourcing strategy, and tendering plan development
• Demonstrable experience administering Change Orders and managing contract variation processes
• Experience developing, negotiating, and managing Master Agreements and framework contracts
• Background in drafting or managing Reservation Agreements or similar instruments intended for novation
• Prior experience working for or directly embedded with an owner-operator organisation
• Ability to work at pace with competing priorities in a dynamic, evolving project environment
• Open-minded and adaptable, with a solutions-oriented approach to changing requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
• High degree of commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Self-sufficient with the ability to produce quality deliverables with limited supervision
• Experience in the oil and gas industry for major infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with US contract law and commercial frameworks applicable to large-scale capital projects