Manager Contract Management

McDermott International
McDermott International

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Job Overview:
Typically manages multiple Contracts Management delivery at the large EPC/EPCI 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.

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Responsible for the delivery of the Contracts Management delivery in “how its done” at all phases of the Business Line Projects. Accountable for the process compliance of the Contracts Management function across the portfolios of the business. Responsible for ensuring that executive Management, Functional VPs and Area Management receives the right information for them to take the right decisions operationally. Applies advanced understanding of the company’s business to improve Contracts Management effectiveness and improve revenue maximization.

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 1-2 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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Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure 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 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
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