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Contract Manager

Jakarta, Indonesia · Onsite · Lead
Contract

The client has indicated a preference for candidates already authorised to work in Indonesia. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship will be considered but are less likely to progress.

Project phase
FEED · Detailed Engineering · Procurement · Construction & Installation · Commissioning & Startup
Asset type
Midstream Oil & Gas
Languages
English
Education
Bachelor's degree

Overview

To manage the EP & CIC Midstream Contracts to ensure works performed by the Contractor(s) are all in

accordance with the Contract and Company’s requirements.

Scope of work

  • Contract Administration & Management
  • To work with and directly under the Package Project Manager
  • Ensure full compliance with company contracting policies, legal requirements, and project-

specific obligations.

  • To manage project correspondences, prepare and update correspondences log periodically.
  • Establish, manage, and maintain a Contract Change Register to track variations, claims, and

amendments.

  • To work with PMT for the evaluation/ assessment of the VOP; preparation and presentation of

the internal memorandum for Management’s consideration and approval of the VO.

  • Oversee the preparation and negotiation of final accounts, performance guarantees, and

insurance requirements with contractors and vendors.

  • Claims & Dispute Resolution
  • Lead the evaluation, preparation, negotiation, and settlement of contractual claims with EPCIC

contractors, and other contractors.

  • Collaborate with Legal and Project Teams to manage dispute resolution processes, including

mediation, arbitration, or litigation when required.

  • Proactively identify potential contractual risks and drive early resolution strategies to protect

company interests.

  • Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Provide contractual inputs to Project Controls for budget forecasting, cost reporting, and

schedule risk assessments.

  • Risk & Governance Management
  • Participate in internal and external Risk Workshops to identify, evaluate, and mitigate

contractual and commercial risks.

  • Ensure proper flow-down of contract obligations to subcontractors, vendors, and partners.
  • Implement robust Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Counterparty Due Diligence processes

aligned with company policy and lenders’ compliance requirements.

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Provide coaching and contract management training for project personnel to enhance

organizational capability.

  • Drive knowledge-sharing and lessons-learned programs across multiple projects.

Key requirements

  • • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Engineering, Business, or related fields. Professional certifications in
  • Contract Management, Arbitration, or Construction Law (e.g., MRICS, FIDIC, CIArb) are highly
  • desirable.
  • • Proficient in English [both spoken and written skills].
  • • Proficient in Mandarin [spoken and/or written skills].
  • • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contract management within the oil & gas, LNG, or
  • energy sector (preferably working on Client's side).
  • • Proven experience in managing at least two full cycles of EPCIC contracts.
  • • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • • Good leadership, planning, and strategic thinking.
  • • Possess negotiation skills, good problem solving and decision-making skills which require
  • independent and original thinking.
  • • Willing to travel to the field and other areas.
  • • To take on additional ad hoc tasks/ instructions from the Department Head/ Sr Contract Manager from
  • time to time

Standards and codes

FIDIC
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