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Order Entry Specialist
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Entry level
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 61d ago
Apply by Aug 3
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Commercial Contract Manager provides leadership and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on contract strategy and risk management. They manage change orders, claims administration, and contractual compliance to protect the company's commercial interests.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in large Oil & Gas, Energy, or EPC contracting environments. Candidates must have proven expertise in contract management, field experience at construction sites, and strong negotiation skills.
Full job description
About Us
At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.
Position Summary
The Commercial Contract Manager I is responsible for providing contract management leadership and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle. This role advises project leadership on contract strategy, risk management, change management, claims administration, and contractual compliance while protecting the company’s commercial interests.
The position works closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Legal, Procurement, Subcontracting, Project Controls, Clients, Partners, Vendors, and Subcontractors to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and project risks and opportunities are effectively managed.
In addition, the Commercial Contract Manager I serves as a business partner to the Project Management Team by leading contract administration activities, supporting commercial negotiations, managing change orders and claims, and ensuring contract execution aligns with project objectives and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
Develop and implement project contract management strategies throughout the project lifecycle
Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify risks, obligations, and commercial opportunities
Align contract management plans with project execution plans
Provide contractual advice and support to Project Managers and project teams
Lead contract administration activities throughout project execution
Prepare, review, and manage project correspondence with clients, partners, subcontractors, and vendors
Support development of procurement and subcontracting terms and conditions
Assist procurement and subcontract teams during negotiations of critical commercial terms
Monitor project schedule and cost performance in coordination with Project Controls
Analyze commercial risks and opportunities impacting project profitability
Support contract closeout and final settlement activities
Manage contractual interfaces with clients, partners, vendors, and subcontractors
Protect company contractual rights and commercial interests throughout project execution
Leadership / Management Responsibilities
Serve as the lead contract management representative for assigned projects
Advise Project Managers on commercial strategy, contractual risks, and business decisions
Lead project change management activities from identification through negotiation and settlement
Coordinate contract management activities across project teams and stakeholders
Support Project Directors and senior leadership in managing commercial exposures
Guide project teams regarding contractual obligations and compliance requirements
Manage relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders
Facilitate resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues
May supervise Contract Engineers or other Contract Managers depending on project requirements
Support mentoring and development of contract management personnel
Compliance / Operational Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with contract terms, company procedures, and governance requirements
Monitor contract performance and conformance throughout project execution
Draft and implement project change management procedures
Lead management of change orders, claims, extensions of time (EOTs), acceleration claims, and delay claims
Monitor and manage contractual liabilities and commercial exposures
Ensure contractual requirements are properly flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers
Track project risks and commercial opportunities to support profitability objectives
Monitor compliance with insurance requirements and coordinate with corporate insurance functions
Coordinate with Legal, Treasury, Tax, Insurance, and Compliance functions as required
Maintain accurate contractual documentation, records, and reporting throughout project execution
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, or EPC contracting environments
Proven experience in contract management within the energy industry or related sectors
Field experience at construction sites or fabrication yards
Strong knowledge of project contract management principles and practices
Experience with schedule analysis methodologies and Extension of Time (EOT) claims
Understanding of project management, risk management, planning, and cost control principles
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities
Ability to work effectively within complex project environments
High level of integrity and professional ethics
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to adapt and manage change effectively
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree
Contract Management certification
Experience supporting joint ventures (JVs) or consortium project arrangements
Experience on large international EPC projects
Role Specific Knowledge & Skills
Contract management
Commercial management
EPC contracting
Change management
Claims management
Extension of Time (EOT) claims
Contract risk management
Commercial negotiations
Project controls integration
Contract administration
Procurement and subcontract management
Schedule analysis
Stakeholder management
Dispute resolution
Working Conditions
Office-based project role with potential project site assignments
Support of large-scale EPC projects within the energy sector
Frequent interaction with clients, partners, subcontractors, vendors, legal teams, and project leadership
May support multiple projects simultaneously depending on complexity and project requirements
Domestic travel and site mobilization may be required during project execution
Additional Information
No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Breaking boundaries together to engineer a sustainable future.
Industry
Engineering Services
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Paris
LinkedIn followers
836,963
Total funding
$1.0B
Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse.
With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.
Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.
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