Contracts Specialist

Novetus is looking for a skilled and detail-focused Contracts Specialist to support large-scale international capital projects. This role plays a critical part in preparing, negotiating, and managing contracts that enable offshore and global project delivery. The position ensures alignment with company standards, reduces commercial risk, and supports safe, efficient project execution.

Core Responsibilities

Contract Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement contracting strategies that align with project goals, commercial priorities, and risk considerations
• Participate in early-stage planning as an SCM Lead, ensuring alignment between sourcing, contracting, and execution across regions and project phases
• Support contracting for equipment, services, logistics, and field operations in complex international environments

Contract Development & Negotiation

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate contracts, amendments, and change orders in line with company guidelines and legal requirements
• Manage agreements across multiple jurisdictions to support global project execution

Commercial Structuring & Pricing

• Apply appropriate commercial models (e.g., lump sum, time & materials, unit rate) for engineering, FEED, construction, fabrication, and logistics scopes
• Contribute to bid evaluations and commercial alignment for high-value project packages

Contract Administration

• Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, including execution, interpretation, change control, claims, and closeout
• Ensure logistics-related contractual deliverables and obligations are effectively managed

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain adherence to company policies, approval processes, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, legal, engineering, finance, and project management
• Provide SCM leadership oversight on logistics planning and execution, ensuring alignment with contract terms and project timelines

Logistics Coordination

• Support international logistics planning, including transportation coordination, freight forwarding, customs compliance, and delivery execution
• Resolve issues and ensure smooth movement of materials across global supply chains

Supplier & Contractor Management

• Act as the primary commercial contact for suppliers, contractors, and logistics providers
• Address contractual issues, performance concerns, and dispute resolution as needed

Change & Risk Management

• Manage contract modifications, claims, and variations with proper documentation and approvals
• Identify risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation strategies and cost optimization efforts

Reporting & Monitoring

• Track contract performance, deliverables, and milestones
• Provide updates on commercial exposure, supplier performance, and execution readiness

Market Awareness

• Stay informed on market conditions, contract trends, and regulatory considerations (including international trade and customs requirements) to inform strategies

Required

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SMART by GEP or similar procurement platforms
• Familiarity with SharePoint for document control and collaboration
• Strong data management and reporting capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy

About Novetus Engineering LLC Novetus is unsurpassed in our commitment to achieving our objectives as efficiently as possible. From a piping modification or pump upgrade project to helping to manage a multi-billion-dollar international development, Novetus will field the right team and the right systems to get the work done quickly and fit for the purpose. Novetus combines engineering workflow automation expertise with an experienced team of engineers and project managers to execute projects with exceptional efficiency.

An engineering company focused on the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Novetus is based in Houston, Texas and is privately held.