Contract Manager I

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Contract Manager to join its Consulting business supporting clients in the Oil & Gas sector. This opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement for Houston, Tx.

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The Role

The Contract Manager will be responsible for managing and interpreting complex Oil & Gas contracts, ensuring alignment with both Operator and Supplier objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of U.S. Oil & Gas contractual frameworks, and the ability to translate contract terms into clear and actionable insights.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s consulting business is comprised of 4,000 of the world’s foremost deep domain and technical experts, engineering specialists and industrial scientists, focused on advising and implementing solutions that drive real value for our clients at any stage of the asset life cycle.

What we can offer

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of the Oil and Gas industry

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at the client’s office.

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

- Review, interpret, and manage contracts for Oil & Gas Operators and Suppliers, ensuring alignment with project execution and business objectives.

- Translate complex contract language into concise briefs, highlighting risks, obligations, and opportunities for performance improvement.

- Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen contract and supplier performance management.

- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring contractual compliance and supporting strategic decision-making.

- Investigate and analyse issues by asking critical “why” and “who” questions to uncover root causes.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in contract management practices.

- Support projects across their lifecycle with contractual insights and oversight.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

- Degree in Engineering or equivalent field, with strong fluency in U.S. Oil & Gas contracts

- Experience with contracts for an oil and gas operator or supplier

- Thorough understanding of project execution and business drivers for both Operators and Suppliers

- Experience with reading and translating contract language into concise contract briefs, for Operator and Supplier, while also providing insights and actions into how we can improve performance management of contracts and suppliers

- Strong analytical and investigative mindset, with proven problem-solving skills.

- Self-starter, capable of independently learning and applying new skills.

- Minimum of 3+ days / week in client office

Desirable:

- PMP Certification is preferred

- MBA is preferred

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.