Contract Engineer

1)       Job Summary

The Contract Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle management of contracts supporting drilling, completion, workover, well intervention, plug & abandonment (P&A), engineering, procurement, construction, marine, and integrated well services. The role ensures that contracts are commercially sound, technically aligned, legally compliant, and effectively administered to minimize risk and maximize value.

The Contract Engineer serves as the primary commercial interface between TKR Engineering, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and legal advisors. The role provides contract strategy, tender management, commercial negotiation, claims administration, contract performance monitoring, and commercial risk management while ensuring compliance with company governance and client contractual requirements.

2)       Key Responsibilities

A. Contract Strategy

• Develop contract execution strategies.
• Select appropriate contracting models (Lump Sum, Unit Rate, Schedule of Rates, Reimbursable, EPC, EPCC, Integrated Services).
• Prepare commercial strategies for tenders.
• Conduct market benchmarking.
• Develop subcontracting strategies.
• Support business development with commercial inputs.

B. Tender Management

• Review Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.
• Coordinate technical and commercial clarifications.
• Prepare commercial submissions.
• Develop pricing strategies.
• Participate in tender evaluations.
• Coordinate bid qualifications.
• Review contractual terms and conditions.
• Support post-tender negotiations.

C. Contract Administration

• Draft contracts and amendments.
• Review purchase orders.
• Review service agreements.
• Manage contract execution.
• Monitor contractual obligations.
• Administer change orders.
• Manage contract extensions.
• Maintain contract registers.
• Monitor deliverables.
• Verify contract compliance.

D. Commercial Risk Management

• Identify commercial risks.
• Develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor contract exposure.
• Review insurance requirements.
• Review indemnity clauses.
• Review liability provisions.
• Evaluate liquidated damages.
• Assess force majeure events.
• Monitor contractual performance.

E. Claims Management

• Manage variation orders.
• Prepare claims.
• Evaluate contractor claims.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Maintain claims register.
• Support dispute resolution.
• Coordinate legal reviews.

F. Cost & Financial Control

• Monitor contract values.
• Verify invoices.
• Review payment applications.
• Track commitments.
• Monitor cost variances.
• Support budget forecasting.
• Review commercial reports.

G. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate client meetings.
• Interface with procurement.
• Liaise with legal counsel.
• Support engineering teams.
• Coordinate commercial reviews.
• Maintain vendor relationships.

H. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Maintain commercial documentation.
• Conduct contract audits.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure ethical procurement practices.

3)       Authorities

The Contract Engineer is authorized to:

• Recommend contract award.
• Approve commercial evaluations within delegated authority.
• Negotiate contract terms.
• Recommend variation approvals.
• Reject non-compliant commercial submissions.
• Escalate contractual disputes.
• Recommend suspension of work for contractual non-compliance.
• Approve routine contract correspondence.

4)       Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering / quantity surveying / construction management / law / business administration / supply chain management or equivalent; or Master's Degree in MBA / Commercial Management / Project Management.

• Experience: Minimum 8 years in commercial/contracts, oil & gas industry experience, experience supporting offshore projects, experience in drilling or well services contracts, tender management experience and contract negotiation experience.

• Preferably candidate that has experience with PETRONAS contracts, international contracts, FIDIC, LOGIC, NEC exposure and EPCIC experience.

• Mandatory Certifications: World Commerce & Contracting (WCC) / IACCM Certification (preferred), PMP (preferred), Contract Law Training, FIDIC Contract Administration (preferred), ISO 9001 Awareness, Ethics & Compliance Training, H₂S Awareness (if field support required).

• Language: Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).

• Technical Knowledge: SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 (preferred), Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Cost Analysis, Commercial Modelling, Tender Evaluation, Contract Drafting, Risk Assessment.

5)       Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.