Project Contract Administrator

Prysmian Group; Bayreuth; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the energy sector seeks to hire a Contract Manager in Bayreuth, responsible for overseeing contract management throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate should possess a Law Degree and 3-5 years of experience in contract preparation and negotiation, preferably in the cable or energy industry, and be fluent in both German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3–5 years PQE as a Contract Manager.
• Proven experience in contract preparation and negotiation.
• Background in creating international subcontracts.

Aufgaben

• Managing contracts lifecycle during project execution.
• Providing guidance on contractual clauses.
• Supporting change management process.

Kenntnisse

Contract preparation

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Planning

Communication

Ausbildung

Law Degree

Jobbeschreibung

The Contract Manager will support the organization and project team in managing all contractual aspects with customers, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the contracts lifecycle during project execution and warranty phases, including but not limited to: review and draft of amendments, contractual documents, renewal of contracts;
• Providing guidance and interpretation of contractual clauses and requirements;
• Support and champion the change management process. This includes drafting and reviewing change orders, claims, back charges and penalties, defence of incoming claims vis-a-vis customers, subcontractors and key vendors;
• Safeguarding contractual obligations including tracking and timely issuance of notifications, monitoring of milestones in cooperation with the project team;
• Focal point for promoting awareness on contracts provisions. Prepare initial contract review, organise contract induction meetings, issue reports, interpretations and assessments on contracts;
• Cooperation and liaison with corporate functions, e.g. finance, legal, compliance, IP on specific matters and possible disputes;
• Monitoring, drafting and reviewing all contractual correspondence between Prysmian and its customers as well as between joint venture and consortium partners andsubcontractors/vendors;
• Verifying, in conjunction with dedicated departments, that all insurances and guarantees required by the contracts and subcontracts are in place and maintained;
• Assisting purchasing department in the negotiation of contracts with subcontractors and vendors. Implement back-to-back subcontracts;
• Contributing to Project “close-out” activities with clients, partners, subcontractors, and major vendors ensuring all required certificates are duly issued / received e.g. milestone completion certificates, handover certificate, acceptance certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements:

• Law Degree
• Knowledge of EPC contracts
• Knowledge of cable or energy industry preferred
• Willingness to travel

Minimum experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years PQE as a Contract Manager or Portfolio Contract Manager.
• Proven experience in contract preparation, negotiation, and amendments.
• Background in creating and negotiating international subcontracts with back-to-back implementation.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in technical environments.

Key competencies:

• Fluent in German and English
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective planning, organization, and time management
• Decisiveness, proactivity, teamwork, and communication skills
• Proficiency in conflict management, negotiation, adaptability

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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