Contract Advisor/Manager - E&NR, CCS/EPC (Japanese & English)

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職務概要

Japan Carbon Capture & Storage（CCS）プロジェクトにおいて、主要なEPC（Engineering, Procurement & Construction）契約の組成、入札、評価、交渉および契約締結を担当いただきます。本ポジションでは、EPC調達戦略の策定支援、入札関連書類の作成・管理、入札者との折衝、商務・契約条件の評価、契約リスクの分析および低減策の検討など、契約・調達業務全般をリードしていただきます。

また、日本国内のEPCコントラクターとグローバルプロジェクトチームの橋渡し役として、契約上の課題解決や商務交渉を推進するとともに、プロジェクトガバナンスおよびコンプライアンス要件に沿った透明性の高い調達プロセスの実現に貢献いただきます。日本語・英語双方での高いコミュニケーション能力と、EPC契約に関する豊富な知見が求められるポジションです。

主な業務内容

• EPC契約戦略および調達戦略の策定支援
• 入札書類（ITT）の作成・レビューおよび契約書類の整備
• 入札プロセスの運営、入札者とのコミュニケーションおよび質疑対応
• EPC入札案件における商務・契約条件の評価・比較分析
• 契約リスクの特定、評価およびリスク低減策の策定
• 契約条件や商務条件に関する交渉・アライメントの推進
• 入札評価レポートおよび契約推奨資料の作成
• 日本国内の請負業者と海外プロジェクトチームとの調整・折衝
• 調達・契約業務におけるガバナンス、コンプライアンスおよび監査要件への対応

Role Overview

The Japanese-Speaking Contract Advisor will play a key role in the formation, tendering, evaluation and award of major Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts for the project.

The role will support the development and execution of EPC procurement strategies, preparation of tender documentation, contract formation activities, bidder engagement, tender clarification management, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations and award recommendation processes.

The Contract Advisor will ensure commercial, contractual and procurement activities are executed in accordance with project governance requirements while maintaining consistency, transparency and competitiveness throughout the procurement process.

The role requires strong EPC contracting experience, commercial acumen, contract drafting capability and fluency in both Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of EPC contracting and procurement strategies
• Prepare and review Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, EPC contract documentation, and commercial contract structures
• Develop tender evaluation methodologies, evaluation criteria, and governance processes
• Manage tendering activities, bidder communications, clarification processes, and document control
• Conduct commercial and contractual evaluations of EPC tender submissions, including comparative bid analyses and risk assessments
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and support the development of risk mitigation strategies
• Lead commercial alignment discussions and support negotiations of key contractual and commercial terms
• Prepare tender evaluation reports, commercial assessments, and contract award recommendations
• Coordinate between Japanese contractors, project teams, legal counsel, procurement, and other key stakeholders
• Ensure procurement and contracting activities comply with governance, compliance, audit, and ethical requirements

必須要件

• 契約管理、コントラクトアドバイザリー、コマーシャルマネジメント、または調達関連業務における15年以上の実務経験
• EPC契約の組成、入札管理、評価、契約交渉および契約締結に関する経験
• エネルギー、石油・ガス、LNG、石油化学、インフラ、または大規模産業プロジェクトでの業務経験
• EPC入札案件の商務・契約評価および入札対応の経験
• 商務交渉および契約リスク管理に関する豊富な経験
• 入札評価報告書（TER）や契約推奨資料の作成経験
• 契約上のリスク分担および商務条件に関する深い理解
• 日本語（ネイティブレベルまたはビジネス上級レベル）および英語（ビジネスレベル以上）

歓迎要件

• Carbon Capture & Storage（CCS）プロジェクトの経験
• LNG、エネルギートランジション、または脱炭素関連プロジェクトの経験
• 日本国内のEPCコントラクターとの業務経験
• 大規模プロジェクト（Mega Project）における契約・調達業務経験
• 多国籍・グローバルなプロジェクト環境での業務経験
• 修士号
• MRICS、MCIArb、FCIArb、CCM、CPCM、PMP等の関連資格

Required

• 15+ years of experience in contract management, contract advisory, commercial management, or procurement-related roles
• Proven experience in EPC contract formation, tendering, evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract award activities
• Experience in energy, oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects
• Experience evaluating EPC tenders from commercial and contractual perspectives and managing bidder interactions
• Strong experience in commercial negotiations and contract risk management
• Experience preparing Tender Evaluation Reports (TER) and contract award recommendations
• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation and commercial principles
• Fluent Japanese (native or business-professional level) and English (business level or above)

Preferred

• Experience in Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) projects
• Experience in LNG, energy transition, or decarbonization-related projects
• Experience working with Japanese EPC contractors
• Experience supporting large-scale or mega-project developments
• Experience working in multicultural and international project environments
• Master's degree
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIArb, FCIArb, CCM, CPCM, or PMP are advantageous

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