Job Overview:
Typically manages multiple Contracts Management delivery at the large EPC level. Has accountability for the Contracts Management and Claims Success of allocated Contracts at the large projects level. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with internal functions and clients All levels of Contracts Specialist and administrators.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Departmental improvement initiatives delivery
- Provide manpower and bid forecasts to Business Line Management as necessary
- Manage the relationships with all Contracts Management Stakeholders including:
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Subcontracts
- Fabrication
- Construction
- Marine Installation
- Hook Up and Commissioning
- Consortium or JV Partner
- QHSE
- Legal
- Finance
- Business Line Management
- EXCOM
- Customer/Client
- Contribute to the Annual Business Line budget
- Contribute to Department goals and strategy
- Contribute to General improvement of department and systems
- Contract negotiations with customers/clients
- Coordinate with Contracts Director/Senior Contracts Director on workloads and resources
- Ensure Contracts & Senior Contracts Specialists coordinate appropriate activities
- Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
- Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
- Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, legal, Commercial, or Quantity Surveying and 10 years of Contracts Management experience in addition to other functional experience with at least 5 years of management experience
- Proven experience in contract management within the Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPC/EPCI) industry, in the areas of Energy Transition, Onshore, or Offshore or Subsea and Floating Facilities (FPSO/FPU)
- In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCI project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and installation phases
- Can build rapport with and gain respect from employees with varied experience and background
- Familiarity with industry-specific terminologies, contracts, and standards
- Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
- Ability to analyze complex contract requirements and identify potential risks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- Proficient in using contract management software and MS Office Suite
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, legal, commercial, quantity surveying, or a related discipline
- 10 years of contracts management experience
- At least 5 years of management experience
- Contract management experience in the EPC/EPCI industry, including energy transition, onshore, offshore, subsea, or floating facilities
- In-depth knowledge of EPC/EPCI project lifecycles, including design, procurement, construction, and installation
- Ability to build rapport and gain respect from employees with varied experience and backgrounds
- Familiarity with industry-specific terminology, contracts, and standards
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze complex contract requirements and identify potential risks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational, time management, multitasking, and deadline management skills
McDermott International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about McDermott International and has not been reviewed or approved by McDermott International.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. materials cite a minimum of 23 PTO days and 14 paid holidays, indicating a broad leave offering. Paid time off and holidays are positioned as a comparative strength within the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Company materials indicate paid parental leave, including 10 weeks paid maternity and four weeks paid family bonding. These provisions reinforce support for families during key life events.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Field and offshore roles often include overtime, per diems, and project allowances that can materially increase earnings. These extras are a notable component of total compensation in project-driven roles.
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What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
