Contracts Manager (m/w/d)

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global construction consultancy is seeking a Contract Manager in Austria to oversee contractual aspects of construction projects. The role involves managing contracts from drafting to execution, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience in construction projects, with fluency in English required. Join a supportive culture that values diversity and fosters career growth.

Leistungen

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifikationen

• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to contracts management.
• Experience managing contracts for construction projects.
• Experience with contracts valued 100M-150M.

Aufgaben

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts from drafting to close-out.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks.
• Oversee variations and change orders.

Kenntnisse

Technical knowledge relating to contracts management

Experience managing contracts for construction projects

Experience with contracts valued 100M-150M

Experience working with FIDIC

Construction procurement strategies knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Sound ICT skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to work as part of a team

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or technical education in construction-related field

Jobbeschreibung

About this opportunity

ContractManager responsable for overseeing the contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, mitigating risks, and supporting project delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing the full lifecycle of construction contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and close-out, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating contractual risks, advising project teams on potential issues such as delays, variations, and claims for extensions of time (EOT) or loss and expense.
• Overseeing variations and change orders, ensuring they are documented, valued, and agreed in line with contract terms and client´s standards.
• Providing guidance on conflict avoidance, supporting early resolution of issues and escalating to formal dispute resolution processes only when necessary.
• Drafting and issuing project correspondence on behalf of the client, maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Preparing regular updates on contract status, risks, and issues for internal teams and clients, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Ensuring all contractual activities adhere to regional regulations, industry standards and client´s internal policies.
• Assisting in the preparation of contractual elements for bids and tenders, ensuring terms are clear, competitive, and aligned with client expectations.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to contracts management.
• Experience managing contracts for construction projects.
• Experience with 100M-150M contract
• Experience working with FIDIC is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluency in English. German is a plus.
• Eligible to work in Austria.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical education in construction-related field

About us

A world of opportunity Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.