Contract Specialist Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Employment type: Employee Place of work: Office Offshore/Onshore: Onshore 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 diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 20,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go. Job PurposeThe Contracts Engineer shall satisfactorily protect the contractual and commercial interest of the company in respect of the project in all of its activities and transactions, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are adhered to. Also needs to pursue and maximize the commercial opportunities as well as issue project reports accurately that shall reflect the current commercial status of the project and the likely outcome at completion.Job Description Project tasks by the contracts resource will be performed as part of a project team, in close cooperation with all other project functions and with the Legal GBU Subsea Projects function. Tasks may vary depending on the scope and complexity of each project. Additionally, the contracts resource may be assigned to act as "contract manager" or "project controls manager" on a project, taking on additional responsibility for coordination of other functions. Ensure that all aspects of the contract during the execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximize project revenues. 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. Manage and maintain accurate records of all project contractual documentation within Contracts Workspace System. 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. Prepare, pursue and lead the process on all claims (excluding litigation) related to the project, including Construction All Risk (CAR) insurance claims. Prepare and review proposals to instigate formal dispute resolution. Assist Subsea Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) to address contract, legal, commercial and insurance issues related to subcontractors or major suppliers, with a particular focus to ensure flow down of Client contract terms to subcontractors and provide assistance on subcontract/PO negotiation and approval of any deviations. Manage claims/disputes with suppliers. Manages completions/handover/milestones/payment certificates in accordance with the contract. Administration of bank bonds, parent company guarantees and insurance certificates. . Active and regular attendance at project meetings involving the Client, including all those with a commercial/ contractual agenda You are meant for this job if: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in pertinent discipline such as law is preferred. At least 3 years relevant experience as a Contracts Engineer. PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation software. Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience on subsea oil and gas projects would be preferred Additional Skills A sound understanding of the principles of contracts law, business ethics and the contractual/commercial principles adopted within the industry. 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 High level of integrity and ethics High standard of written and spoken English. Fluent in the English language Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters 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. Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page. Follow us on LinkedIn for company updates. Date posted: Apr 3, 2024 Requisition number: 5203
