Contract Manager (f/m)

For our client, a multinational company in the construction sector, we are looking for an employee for the position of:

Contract Manager (f/m)

Responsibilities:

• Contract analysis and risk assessment in the pre-tender phase
• Supporting the operational management in contract negotiations with clients and establishing subcontracts
• Support in drafting internal and external agreements in cooperation with legal team
• Providing ongoing support to operational teams and construction sites regarding contractual matters, correspondence, claim management, and contract management
• Close cooperation with internal construction law lawyers through an integrated consulting approach across all project phases
• Acting as a liaison with the legal department and group-wide project  management
• Providing consulting support during the project regarding construction economic and operational issues in the construction industry
• Interpreting construction contracts, particularly provisions related to deadlines, costs, and planning coordination
• Drafting and support  in preparing notifications for delays and additional costs. i.e claims
• Analyzing complex deviations in work performance and their impact on the construction process, supporting the defense of claims (e.g., from clients and subcontractors), and participating in negotiations on additional claims
• Consulting the operational project teams regarding the documentation of events on the construction site for preparation of claims and variations
• Conducting training and seminars for operational units

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in civil engineering or a similar construction-related field
• At least 5 years of work experience in the construction industry, including knowledge of the procedures and contractual structures of large construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English (minimum B2)
• Mobility and willingness to travel, with occasional short-term deployments to construction sites (2-5 days per month)
• Interest in construction law and construction economics
• Deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS-Office and MS-Project)
• Valid category B driver’s license

In addition to competitive market-based financial terms, in this position you can expect:

• Participation in the planning and construction of challenging industrial buildings
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment of professionals
• Professional training and development
• A friendly environment based on trust, respect, and mutual appreciation
• Permanent employment with a 6-month probation period
• Hybrid working environment (up to 2 days per week – remote)
• Opportunities for career advancement