Strategic Contract Manager – Complex Construction

Jan De Nul Group; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13th-month bonus

Double holiday pay

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Group insurance

Hospitalization insurance

iPhone with data plan

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Jan De Nul Group is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support project teams across the full lifecycle, translating operational and technical issues into contractual strategies and managing complex claims and variations.

You will work closely with project management, the internal legal department, and external partners on a prestigious building project in the Hainaut/Namur region. Fluent French is required, with Dutch and/or English; regular presence on site in Mons is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Commercial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in complex construction, infrastructure, or Design & Build projects.
• Experience with contract management, claims management, variation orders, and negotiations.
• Strong affinity with construction law and contractual risk analysis.
• Excellent command of French, complemented by Dutch and/or English.

Responsabilités

• Support project teams with contractual matters during project execution.
• Prepare, analyze, and substantiate claims, variation orders, and notices relating to disruptions or changes.
• Develop contractual strategies in collaboration with project management and the legal department.
• Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain legally substantiated project records and documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely contractual communication and compliance with notification obligations.
• Identify contractual risks and advise site teams on mitigation measures.
• Act as the link between project teams, internal legal department, and external lawyers in disputes or litigation.
• Contribute to the development, knowledge sharing, and standardization of Contract Management within Jan De Nul Group.
• Maintain active site presence on projects in Wallonia, particularly Mons region.

Connaissances

Contract management

Claims management

Negotiations

Contractual risk analysis

Communication

Site presence

Formation

Master's degree in Commercial/ Civil/ Industrial Engineering

Description du poste

Jan De Nul Group is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support project teams across the full lifecycle, translating operational and technical issues into contractual strategies and managing complex claims and variations.

You will work closely with project management, the internal legal department, and external partners on a prestigious building project in the Hainaut/Namur region. Fluent French is required, with Dutch and/or English; regular presence on site in Mons is expected.