Job Title
Senior Contract Manager
Job Description
Contract Review & Compliance:
- Review and comment on terms and conditions of contracts with customers and main subcontractors
- Ensure contract-compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
Claims and Variations Management:
- Raise awareness of the operational implementation of claim strategies among relevant stakeholders
- Identifying, evaluating and following up on all events relevant for incoming and outgoing claims / changes
- Collecting, preparing and managing relevant documents (incl. drafting of letters) and evidences in accordance with contractual deadlines and requirements
- Preparation of / participation in claim negotiations
- Contribute to reporting of claims to management and business partners
- Support in arbitration/litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
- Maintain an updated register of all claims, events and contract database in line with company processes and guidelines
Contract Administration:
- Implement effective contract management processes and claim strategies in line with company guidelines and processes.
- Support the project team by interpreting contracts, giving proactive contract-related advice, conducting contract related workshops and contractual trainings, raising contractual awareness within the project teams
- Handle contractual correspondence and documentation and ensure compliant notifications.
- Finalize and manage subcontract agreements.
Commercial & Procurement Support:
- Review of Purchasing / Subcontract contracts and provide contractual advice to the procurement team.
- Collaborate with finance team and quantity surveyors on interim payment certificates (IPC).
- Coordinate with quantity surveyors and other teams on commercial matters.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master degree in relevant fields (Mechanics, Electrics, Civil Engineering, etc.) preferably with a focus in business law or an LLM or similar professional degree
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in major EPC projects in Middle East Region (> €200 million USD).
- Understanding of contract structures, terms & conditions, and legal implications.
- Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
- Experience in delay analysis and time extension
- Knowledge of project planning and scheduling concepts
- Experience in Arbitrations / Litigations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Teamplayer & Leadership skills
- Fluency in English
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.