Project Contract Manager

Project Contract Manager Location: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Start Date: January 2026
Industry: Oil & Gas / Offshore EPCI Projects

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Contract Manager to support a major offshore energy development project. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing contractual and commercial activities throughout the project execution phase, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating risk, and maximizing commercial outcomes.

This position requires a strong background in complex EPCI oil & gas projects, with exposure to international contractors, fabrication yards, and multi-disciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director and Project Management Team in all contract management activities during project execution.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions.
• Provide contractual advice to project stakeholders and management.
• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence with clients, partners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain contractual registers, reports, and project records.
• Identify, develop, prepare, and negotiate:
  • Contract variations
  • Change orders
  • Extension of Time (EOT) claims
  • Disruption claims
  • Acceleration claims
• Evaluate contractual, commercial, technical, and pricing implications of claims and variations.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams with contract administration and subcontract management through project close-out.
• Monitor contractual obligations, risks, entitlements, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditable contract documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements Education

• Master's Degree in:
  • Law
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
  • Or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Project Contract Management.
• Strong experience within:
  • Oil & Gas
  • Offshore Energy
  • Large-scale LSTK/EPC/EPCI projects
• Previous experience working with international contractors.
• Experience on offshore floater projects is highly desirable.
• Exposure to fabrication activities in Chinese shipyards would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard contract forms and common law principles.

Languages

• Fluent English (mandatory)
• Fluent French (mandatory)
• Italian language skills are considered a plus

Required Certifications Candidates must hold valid:

• BOSIET (OPITO Approved)
• MFC Certificate
• Seaman's Book

Mobility Requirements The role may require occasional travel, including:

• Onshore missions: up to 1 month (non-renewable)
• Offshore missions: up to 2 months (non-renewable)

Visa and work permit arrangements will be managed by the employing agency where applicable.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.