Contract Manager - Subcontractor commercial Management

Deskripsi Pekerjaan

• CONTRACT MANAGER - SUBCONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Reports to: Project Commercial Manager / Vice Project Director
• Engagement: Temporary contract; 6 months through project close-out
• Location: Site-based with Jakarta travel (6/2 rota)
• Role Description
• The project is in its final close-out phase. All new scope has been frozen - the job now is to drive existing subcontractor commercial matters to resolution, settle outstanding variation and claim items, and support the final contract amendment / settlement process. There is a portfolio of active subcontractors on site whose commercial interfaces need a dedicated owner so the rest of the project team can focus on execution and close-out.
• Key ResponsibilitiesAreaActivitiesSubcontractor commercial interfaceServe as the primary point of contact for all subcontractors on commercial matters - SSR submissions, CHANGE ORDERS/CTR/SI claims, rate negotiations, invoice and payment escalations. Own the day-to-day subcontractor commercial relationship across the full subcontractor portfolio.SSR and rate settlementDrive resolution of open Site Service Request (SSR) items; lead or co-lead rate negotiations where unit rates are contested - including manpower timesheet hourly rates, equipment rates, tools/material basis, and fuel consumption assumptions. Resolve outstanding invoice and event-progress payment requests.CHANGE ORDERS (VO/VOR) / CTR processingReview, validate, and process subcontractor variation orders and claim requests; ensure claims are properly substantiated and documented per the contract variation mechanism; coordinate with Cost Control on substantiation requirements; manage the full claim lifecycle from receipt through approval/negotiation to settlement.Subcontractor relationship and cash flowManage sensitive subcontractor commercial situations - outstanding material claims, payment tension, cooperation agreement positions. Balance commercial discipline with relationship management to keep subcontractors engaged through the close-out period. Support the transition of non-active subcontractor personnel into direct Contractor hire where management directs.Descope and scope clarificationLead or support descope discussions where scope is contested; clarify boundary between subcontractor scope and direct Contractor scope; resolve outstanding scope-change and de-scoping items.Contract documentation disciplineMaintain the subcontractor contract register; ensure all instructions, variations, approvals, and rate agreements are formally documented to protect the Contractor's contractual position.Close-out commercial supportContribute subcontractor-related cost and claim data for the final contract amendment / settlement figures; coordinate with the Cost Control Manager and Project Cost team to ensure subcontractor commercial items are captured in the final cost picture.Performance and escalationMonitor subcontractor performance; escalate non-performance per contract penalty and backcharge provisions; manage the subcontractor KPI and scorecard process.Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field; master's preferred
• Minimum 10 years in contracting / project commercial management, preferably in EPC, oil & gas, or heavy industrial construction
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously - particularly in situations involving contested rates, outstanding claims, and payment/relationship tension
• Strong familiarity with variation order, claim, and SSR-type processes in construction contracting; experience with energy-sector EPC contracts preferred
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of resolving contested commercial positions without damaging working relationships
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and verbal)
• Willing to work site-based in a remote location with Jakarta travel
• Preferred ( Not Essential )
• Prior experience on major LNG, gas processing, or similar energy infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with the type of EPC contract form used on this project (client-side and contractor-side perspective)
• Experience with subcontractor cooperation / workforce redeployment transitions