Contract Manager
61368847
Posted: 12/11/2026
- Competitive
- China
- Contract
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contract administration and commercial management activities for a major petrochemical project. The successful candidate will manage contractual obligations, monitor commercial risks, coordinate change control processes, and support the client/EPC interface. The role requires strong expertise in EPC contract administration, variations, claims management, and commercial negotiations to ensure contractual compliance and effective project delivery. Experience in PDH/PP projects will be an advantage.
Position: Contract Manager
Location: China (EPC Office)
Key Responsibilities
Review contract documents and identify contractual obligations, deliverables, notification requirements, and potential commercial risks.
Develop and maintain contract obligation registers, notice registers, and commercial risk registers.
Coordinate contractual correspondence and change-control processes, ensuring potential variations and contractual notices are identified, documented, and escalated within the required timelines.
Review and assess variation submissions, supporting documentation, and contractual entitlement in coordination with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams.
Provide recommendations on variations, claims, and other commercial matters for management review and approval.
Support the review of payment milestones, commercial deliverables, and procurement and subcontract interfaces within the project scope.
Maintain accurate and auditable records of contractual decisions, instructions, correspondence, and claims.
Support commercial negotiations and ensure all contractual commitments remain within delegated authority.
Coordinate contractual close-out activities and liaise with relevant stakeholders on matters requiring legal or contractual interpretation.
Prepare contract status reports and provide recommendations on commercial risks and potential contractual issues.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, Law, or an equivalent relevant discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in contracts and commercial management within major projects, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
Experience in PDH (Propane Dehydrogenation) and/or PP (Polypropylene) projects or comparable petrochemical projects.
Strong experience in EPC and LSTK contract administration.
Proven experience in managing contractual variations, notices, claims, and commercial negotiations.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong commercial analysis, contract interpretation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with international project teams and EPC contractors.
Key Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management practices.
Excellent negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
Ability to identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple contractual matters and meet critical project deadlines.
Additional Information
The position will be based at the EPC office in China.
The role will focus on contract administration, commercial risk management, and client/EPC contractual interfaces during the Detailed Design and Procurement phases.
Experience in major petrochemical projects, particularly PDH and PP projects, will be preferred.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Position: Contract Manager
Location: China (EPC Office)
Key Responsibilities
Review contract documents and identify contractual obligations, deliverables, notification requirements, and potential commercial risks.
Develop and maintain contract obligation registers, notice registers, and commercial risk registers.
Coordinate contractual correspondence and change-control processes, ensuring potential variations and contractual notices are identified, documented, and escalated within the required timelines.
Review and assess variation submissions, supporting documentation, and contractual entitlement in coordination with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams.
Provide recommendations on variations, claims, and other commercial matters for management review and approval.
Support the review of payment milestones, commercial deliverables, and procurement and subcontract interfaces within the project scope.
Maintain accurate and auditable records of contractual decisions, instructions, correspondence, and claims.
Support commercial negotiations and ensure all contractual commitments remain within delegated authority.
Coordinate contractual close-out activities and liaise with relevant stakeholders on matters requiring legal or contractual interpretation.
Prepare contract status reports and provide recommendations on commercial risks and potential contractual issues.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, Law, or an equivalent relevant discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in contracts and commercial management within major projects, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
Experience in PDH (Propane Dehydrogenation) and/or PP (Polypropylene) projects or comparable petrochemical projects.
Strong experience in EPC and LSTK contract administration.
Proven experience in managing contractual variations, notices, claims, and commercial negotiations.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong commercial analysis, contract interpretation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with international project teams and EPC contractors.
Key Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management practices.
Excellent negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
Ability to identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple contractual matters and meet critical project deadlines.
Additional Information
The position will be based at the EPC office in China.
The role will focus on contract administration, commercial risk management, and client/EPC contractual interfaces during the Detailed Design and Procurement phases.
Experience in major petrochemical projects, particularly PDH and PP projects, will be preferred.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Megha Koshy
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Apply for this role
Additional questions
Recruitment