Location:West Africa (rotational position, offshore/onshore interface)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Spot contract - duration to be discussed during interview
Responsibilities
- Manage the full contracting process for drilling-related scopes (drillship support, third-party services, logistics, casing, mud, ROV, cementing, wellheads, subsea trees, etc.).
- Draft and issue Call for Tender (CFT) documents in alignment with company standards and technical requirements.
- Lead contract negotiations, evaluations, and contract awards in coordination with drilling and legal teams.
- Ensure contracts reflect applicable local content obligations, international best practices, and operational constraints.
- Monitor contract performance, delivery, and compliance throughout the well campaign.
- Administer contracts on-site when required, including the processing of service entries, change orders, claims, and reporting.
- Participate in daily drilling meetings as a contract focal point to anticipate risks or non-conformities.
- Contribute to the preparation of variation orders, contract amendments, and cost tracking in alignment with the drilling budget.
- Provide contractual input to the planning and logistics team to ensure seamless integration between operations and procurement.
- Support the contract close-out process and participate in debriefings and REX consolidation at the end of the campaign.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Legal, or Business.
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in contract management for offshore drilling or deepwater oil & gas projects.
- Proven track record working with drillship or semi-submersible operations.
- Solid knowledge of marine services contracts, dayrate structures, drilling rig service agreements, and associated third-party scopes.
- Familiarity with claim and variation order management in drilling operations.
- Experience working in multicultural and remote environments is essential.
- Good understanding of well cost control, operations planning, and contractor interface management.
Languages
- Fluent English - mandatory (technical and contractual)
- French - a strong plus, due to regional context
Contractual Arrangement
- Rotation: Likely 28/28 or 35/35 depending on operational planning.
- Mobility: Office-based with regular offshore visits or remote rig-based support during operations.
- Travel & Logistics: Handled by the project team.