Project Contract Manager

Aventa · Paris, France
Location
Paris, France
Work mode
On-site
Type
Contract
Seniority
Manager
Salary
Not stated
Languages
EN, FR
Posted
12 Nov 2026

Verified open 12 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

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Project Contract Manager

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Project Snapshot

Context

For one of our clients, a major international EPCI contractor, we are looking for a Project Contract Manager to

join the project team of a major floater (FPU) development, managed from their Paris area office. You will assist

the Project Director and Project Manager in coordinating contract management during the execution phase,

making sure every contractual aspect is correctly addressed with the client, partners, vendors and

subcontractors. You will work autonomously under the supervision of a manager, interfacing with the other

disciplines.

What we offer

A long-term assignment within a major international EPCI contractor's project team, based in the Paris area,

with short onshore and offshore missions. You will hold the contractual pen on a major floater development,

with direct exposure to project leadership, the client and the supply chain. Start date: ASAP.

Description

What you will do

  • Coordinate contract management activities during project execution, on behalf of the Project Director and Project Manager

  • Review and analyse contract clauses and advise on their interpretation

  • Draft and review contractual correspondence with the client and partners, and contractual communications to vendors and subcontractors

  • Prepare, follow up and negotiate contract variations and claims (EOT, disruption and acceleration), covering pricing, commercial, contractual and technical aspects

  • Prepare and update the contract registers and reports

  • Support the supply chain function in managing contract documents for goods, services and works through to closeout

  • Maintain the contractual records of the project

Required Qualification

What you bring

  • Master's degree in Law, Business or Engineering

  • At least 10 years of experience as a Project Contract Manager or in a similar position

  • Contract management experience on oil and gas or large LSTK construction projects, ideally with

  • international contractors on EPCI floater projects with complex interfaces

  • Experience of fabrication at Chinese shipyards is a strong plus

  • Extensive knowledge of industry-standard contract forms and common law principles

  • Valid BOSIET (OPITO approved), MFC and Seaman book, and availability for short onshore and offshore missions

  • Fluent English and French, written and spoken; Italian is a plus

Summary

  • Paris, France
  • Freelance
  • Based on experience
  • Office

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