Chennai Career Event- Contracts Engineer

Job Description

Dear Candidate, Greetings from ExxonMobil! We are excited to share an opportunity with you. ExxonMobil is organizing scheduled in-person interviews at Chennai on 5th and 6th July 2025 for Project Management roles. Work Location: Bengaluru (Last date to apply is 27th June 2025) Copy and paste the below link in browser to submit your application for the open position. https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=80728&company=exxonmobilP&st=88AB63A02E7A3B968668C673C92888CCEA0ED139 Note: Shortlisted candidates will receive an interview invitation letter from recruiting team What role you will play in our team We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contracts Engineer with relevant experience to join our industry leading Global Projects team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the activities from the Select & Define stages of capital projects leading up to contract award or FID. This role also includes facilitating execution strategy development, providing guidance on contracting strategy development, and supporting execution planning to ensure that the project objectives are achieved. What you will do Leads the development of project plans for major projects, with particular emphasis on ensuring: Execution and Contracting strategies are aligned to the project objectives Objectives of the project are documented and prioritized Appropriate critical thinking and collaboration driving project plan development and challenging concepts Alternative execution strategies are identified and considered Ensures relevant contractor information, market intelligence and lessons learned on previous projects are reviewed and used to optimize project & contracting plans Project Team organization has clearly established roles/responsibilities Key stakeholders are identified, and alignment activities have taken place or are planned Schedule development is consistent with scheduling practices Effective application of the Execution Strategic Framework to develop and select the contracting and execution strategies Critical issues / opportunities are identified & documented, with mitigation action plan for each. Leads Contracting Strategy development including Work Breakdown Structure and contracting plans Provides guidance and leadership in contractor screening and qualification Leads bid slate development Leads development of the technical information included in the Invitation To Tender and Request for Proposals during bidding phase. Leads evaluation of proposals for project contracting activities Develops Contract Award Recommendations Provides guidance to delivery project teams and leverages expertise to support the needs of the business unit(s). Interface with multiple disciplines and functions as required to provide input and ensure that the deliverables are well integrated, sound, and reflective of the objectives and strategies Participates in, and leads, project reviews and facilitates situational analysis workshops. (Independent Project Reviews, Cold Eyes Reviews and Execution Challenges) About you Skills and Qualifications Technical Skills : Overall 6-15 years of experience in FEED/EPC/EPCM Projects with a minimum 5 years of experience in contracting & contract management role Bachelor's degree in engineering with CGPA 6.5 or above Strong understanding of projects & project management Knowledge of industry standards and requirements w.r.t contracting Behavioral Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong problem-solving skills to address project challenges Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Willing to travel to project sites when needed Geographically mobile; willing to travel and relocate globally