Contract Specialist II

Contract Specialist IILocation: Houston, TX, US Employment type: Employee Place of work: HybridTechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You'll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.Job PurposeAdvise project managers on contract strategy and ensure that all aspects of the contract during the execution phase are addressed with the objective of contributing to maximize project revenues.Job DescriptionAct as a key integral member of the project team and participate in commercial strategic discussions and decisions to ensure that contracts risks are identified, properly evaluated and mitigated. Provide the project (including team work onshore and offshore) with accurate summaries of contract related matters including contract synopsis, contract review, contract obligations matrix and guidance on contract requirements. Responsible for preparation/review of all relevant contractual correspondence exchanged during project execution to and from the Client, partners, subcontractors and authorities. Monitor all project deliverables as well as identify risks and opportunities. Assumes overall responsibility for all contractual and commercial issues related to management of change, including ensuring claims are issued within the timeframes set out in the Contract receiving all required internal approvals: prepare, interfacing with involved functions, and negotiate any claims against client, joint-venture partners and subcontractors.You Are Meant For This Job IfBachelor's degree or relevant experience in pertinent discipline preferred. Minimum 5 years experience with contracts. At least 2 years experience with Subsea contracts preferred, oil & gas O&G industry experience required. Strong negotiation skills and experience Understand inter-disciplinary relations and requirements Exceptional communication and presentation skills Ability to provide open and direct dialogue with stakeholders Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in law or a commercial discipline is advantageous Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this timeAdditional Skills Interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: Organizational Skills/Time Management Ability to manage change Professional delivery Cost aware Results focused Proactive / committed approach Good team player Self-motivated and persistent. Decision Making Leadership Competencies Adopt a Growth Mindset Demonstrate Customer Intimacy Take Data Driven Decisions Take a Global PerspectiveBeing a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture. TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.