Contracts Specialist
BH-313224
Posted: 09/09/2025
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- United States Texas Houston
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial development through execution, compliance tracking, modifications, and closeout.
· Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other involved stakeholders.
· Lead the development, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts (EPC, MSA, PSA, etc.).
· Draft, redline, and revise contract language to reflect negotiated terms and mitigate risk.
· Ensure alignment of contract terms with company objectives, requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
· Maintain version control during negotiations and oversee the integrity of contract documentation.
· Perform post-award contract administration, including tracking of deliverables, obligations, and milestones to ensure compliance and performance.
· Monitor key contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations to ensure timely performance.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to address contract-related issues and support resolution of disputes or claims.
· Prepare and issue contract amendments, change orders, and notices in coordination with internal stakeholders.
· Monitor contract compliance and support internal audits and reviews.
· Maintain accurate and organized contract records in the contract management system.
· Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks to support contracts formation and administration.
· Contribute to process improvements, templates, and tools that enhance contract management practices.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
5+ years of experience in contract management in the energy sector, particularly with EPC, PSA, MSA contracts.
Experience working in a matrixed organization and excelling in a dynamic team environment with matrixed objectives.
Excellent negotiation skills and oral and written communication.
Excellent people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Strong understanding of contract law and procurement principles.
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.
· Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial development through execution, compliance tracking, modifications, and closeout.
· Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other involved stakeholders.
· Lead the development, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts (EPC, MSA, PSA, etc.).
· Draft, redline, and revise contract language to reflect negotiated terms and mitigate risk.
· Ensure alignment of contract terms with company objectives, requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
· Maintain version control during negotiations and oversee the integrity of contract documentation.
· Perform post-award contract administration, including tracking of deliverables, obligations, and milestones to ensure compliance and performance.
· Monitor key contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations to ensure timely performance.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to address contract-related issues and support resolution of disputes or claims.
· Prepare and issue contract amendments, change orders, and notices in coordination with internal stakeholders.
· Monitor contract compliance and support internal audits and reviews.
· Maintain accurate and organized contract records in the contract management system.
· Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks to support contracts formation and administration.
· Contribute to process improvements, templates, and tools that enhance contract management practices.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
5+ years of experience in contract management in the energy sector, particularly with EPC, PSA, MSA contracts.
Experience working in a matrixed organization and excelling in a dynamic team environment with matrixed objectives.
Excellent negotiation skills and oral and written communication.
Excellent people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Strong understanding of contract law and procurement principles.
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.