Contract Manager mwd-1

GE Grid; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Grid Contract Manager Leader to oversee the contract management team in Germany. This role entails strategic leadership in contractual negotiations, risk management, and supporting project delivery to mitigate risks and enhance profitability. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in contract law, EPC projects, and will lead a team in ensuring project compliance and effective management of contractual obligations. Fluency in German or French along with English communication skills is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of contract and claim experience in large EPC projects.
• Proven track record in team leadership.
• Fluency in German or French and written/spoken English is required.

Aufgaben

• Lead the ERCIS Germany SubRegion Contract Management team.
• Manage claims and disputes to reduce margin erosion.
• Ensure effective contract management processes are followed.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Negotiation

Multitasking

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

University Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business Administration, or Law

Tools

Contract Management

Jobbeschreibung

Lawyers and nonlawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management external customer sales of products and services government contracting. Has indepth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Fluency in German or French and fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Grid Contract Manager Leader for ERCISGermany under the direction of the Grid Contract Management Leader has overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the ERCISGermany SubRegion Grid Contract Management team and the contract management support and process and procedures development and on contractual change order and claim activities.

Purpose of the Job

Lead the ERCIS Germany SubRegion Contract Management team in its support of the Grid ACS business by identifying and mitigating risk and resolving claims and disputes to reduce margin erosion.

• Work with the ERCIS Grid business leaders strategizing about business pipeline support and project delivery methods to achieve successful project .
• Establish and ensure effective of Contract Management key performance indicators including but not limited to effective change order management insurance recovery and claims and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with other key stakeholders on effective crossfunctional expertise.
• Work with Sourcing on vendor recovery issues and reducing margin erosion is subcontractor and supplier contracts based on inclusion of necessary flowdown terms and conditions.
• Provide systematic and efficient analysis of contractual requirements and management of the of such contracts made with customers partners contractors subcontractors and suppliers for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance and minimizing risks.
• Establish and implement project specific commercial procedures particularly regarding claims insurance correspondence and notification.
• Lead team in ensuring GEs rights and entitlements are protected and acted upon as provided in the Contract.
• Ensure team appreciates and implements necessary PM safeguards to create and maintain satisfactory project documentation (including notices) to substantiate claims and disputes.
• Manage claims to / from customers and consortium partners.
• Support and provide guidance to Project Team on general contractual issues.

Main Duties

• Collaborate with Legal Sourcing and Quality regarding contract management and best practices for process development.
• Work with team to ensure processes followed regarding passthrough terms and conditions for subcontracts and supplier purchase orders.
• Support the project startup prior to full Notice to Proceed including Contract analysis and preparation of Project Contract Commercial Plan.
• Assume responsibility for all project contractual activities from hand over from Sales / Commercial until all relevant contractual obligations are complete including financial reconciliation and all relevant contractual issues are resolved / settled.
• Lead team in the identification of Customer / Consortium and other thirdparty obligations and development and implementation of the Project Contract Commercial Plan including Project Claim Strategy.
• Liaise with the Project Director regarding commercial strategy development and to ensure that the contract schedule is met and appropriate schedules for subcontracts are produced and maintained to support Project Claim Strategy.
• Support project risk and opportunity identification and analysis. Support the management of risks and opportunities by development and implementation of appropriate Project Contract Commercial Plan.
• Ensure adequate processes and procedures to ensure the preservation of Grids rights and entitlements as provided in the contract. Ensure proper notices are given in line with contract requirements. Management of claims to / from customers and consortium partners. Support the management of claims to / from subcontractors and suppliers as required.
• Ensuring appropriate recovery from third parties. Lead mitigation strategy development and negotiations on complex multimillion dollar claims with customers subcontractors and consortium partners. Ensure appropriate documentation executed including Settlement Agreements.
• Lead team in developing strategies for the management of customer change orders and other margin enhancement initiatives.
• Establishment and implementation of project specification contractual procedures particularly regarding claims insurance variation orders correspondence and notifications.
• Support and guide the Project Management team in general contractual issues. Clarification of contractual / legal queries if required by referring to Legal.

Qualifications :

Educational Qualification Requirements

• University Degree in Engineering Construction and Project Management Business Administration or Law.
• Contract and claim experience in large EPC projects (min 10 years).
• Preferred experience in Site Construction issues in the power / energy industry.
• Proven track record in leading a team

Experience and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of Grid management in matrix organization
• Strong and proven ability to multitask and pivot
• Understanding of Contract law
• Technical understanding of project management and
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience of highlevel negotiations
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Planning and scheduling knowledge
• Excellent analytical skills
• Understanding of project risk management
• Fluency in French or German
• Fluency written and spoken English

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Facilities Management,ADMA,Heavy Bus Driving,AXA,Building Services,Courier Delivery

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1