Senior Manager – Advisory for Client Representative & Contract Management

The Senior Manager – Advisory for Client Representative & Contract Management is responsible for providing high‑level advisory leadership across project controls, engineering governance, commercial management, and contract administration for large‑scale EPC/EP&C projects.

This role serves as a strategic interface between the Client, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, and Finance teams—ensuring that project delivery remains technically compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with contractual obligations. The position plays a key role in risk mitigation, schedule governance, variation and claims management, and driving continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling Oversight

• Lead and oversee the development, compilation, and updating of P6 project schedules, including S‑curves, progress curves, and critical path analyses.
• Facilitate P6 planning workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor milestone payments and ensure related planning documentation is kept accurate and current.
• Review engineering and procurement schedule performance and identify deviation

Technical Governance & Engineering Coordination

• Review and ensure alignment of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Construction Execution Plan (CEP) across disciplines.
• Lead or support weekly technical and engineering coordination meetings (internal and with HHI).
• Review engineering deliverables, including technical submittals, document registers, and progress of IFC/IFD documentation.
• Review Design Change Notices (DCNs) and Field Change Notices (FCNs) for accuracy and compliance.
• Review Management Plans (ITP, HSE, Environment, Transport Plans) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee shipping, transportation, and bonded‑zone‑related technical and regulatory requirements.

Procurement, Logistics & Commercial Reviews

• Review commercial documentation, including Letters of Credit, insurance instruments, and contractual compliance records.
• Oversee shipment schedules and ensure documentation completeness.
• Lead or support third‑party QC inspection services tender processes.
• Review Procurement Plans and monitor procurement progress and readiness.
• Participate in bi‑weekly procurement meetings with vendor / EPC company to resolve constraints.

Construction Coordination & Site Governance

• Participate in weekly construction coordination meetings with vendor / EPC company.
• Support the review and verification of construction progress, site measurement, and re‑measurement activities.
• Ensure technical‑to‑construction alignment and timely resolution of site‑related issues.

Progress Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Review monthly EP and Construction progress reports and ensure consistency with site performance.
• Review monthly S‑curves and progress dashboards for accuracy.
• Lead the development and alignment of monthly reporting templates and requirements with vendor / EPC company.
• Organise and chair monthly progress review meetings with HHI and internal stakeholders.
• Provide monthly project updates to the Country Director or senior executives.

Contract Administration, Claims & Payment Certification

• Review, prepare, and recommend Variation Requests (VR) and Variation Orders (VO).
• Draft, review, and advise on Contract Amendments.
• Review Interim Payment Applications and issue Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Lead early assessment and resolution of claims or disputes, acting as a neutral facilitator between the Client and Contractor.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Maintain and update the Project Risk & Issues Register and track mitigation actions.
• Identify potential schedule delays, commercial risks, and technical risks proactively.
• Escalate critical risks to management, supported by analysis and recommended actions.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key advisor to the Client on engineering, procurement, commercial, and contractual matters.
• Support negotiations relating to bonded‑zone operations, logistics, and regulatory processes.
• Maintain alignment between Client expectations, Contractor commitments, and contractual frameworks.
• Provide strategic communication channels between multidisciplinary teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in EPC/EP&C project execution, project controls, or technical governance.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC or similar international contract frameworks.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and project reporting standards.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates fluency in Indonesian, English, and Mandarin languages

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail, with strong governance mindset.
• Proactive, structured, and disciplined approach to execution.

Working Condition

• Office T&T and Client – Jakarta: 95%
• Site visit – East Kalimantan: 5%

Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specialising in Funders Advisory, Programme Management, Project Management, Cost Management, Facilities Management and Consulting. This remit is across the Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources sectors.

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