Sr Project EPC Contract Engineer

Position: Senior EPC Contract Engineer

Location: Paris

Duration: 12 month renewable contract

Start date: 01/09/2025



We are looking for an experienced Senior Contract Engineer to manage complex EPC projects ranging from $50M to $3B in CAPEX. You will act as a key contract referent for designated projects, ensuring strong contract governance, claims management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Minimum 15 years experience in EPC contract engineering and administration.
• Strong expertise in complex contract negotiations and claims management.
• Experience working on high-value, high-complexity projects.
• Ability to coordinate with legal teams and ensure contract governance.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Procurement:

• Lead contract engineering and administration for major industrial projects.
• Develop, negotiate, and execute contract packages (CFT, FEED+, OBE/OBT).
• Evaluate commercial bids and provide award recommendations.
• Ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation strategies.

Project Support & Coordination:

• Be the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for contract-related matters.
• Provide expertise in claim prevention and resolution.
• Support project teams in approvals, governance, and contract best practices.
• Represent the company in project reviews, contract committees, and supplier meetings.

Claims & Dispute Resolution:

• Assess and manage contractor/company claims and disputes.
• Advise projects on contract execution and claims management.
• Draft correspondence and notices to contractors.

Training & Continuous Improvement:

• Provide coaching and training for contract engineers.
• Contribute to lessons learned and best practice consolidation.