Contract Manager, Østbirk, Global Real Estate & Facility Services

VELUX Group; Kolding; On-site; DKK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VELUX Group in Østbirk is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of office buildings, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with global standards. You will maintain strong stakeholder relationships and manage budgets effectively to optimize operational performance.

The ideal candidate has experience in contract management within facility services and demonstrates a service-minded, proactive approach. Join us in our mission to create outstanding workplace experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with operation and maintenance of office buildings.
• Strong understanding of contract management and service delivery.
• Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage service contracts and SLAs to ensure high performance.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance and operational activities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and FM providers.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder navigation

Operational execution

Service-minded approach

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

## Contract Manager, Østbirk, Global Real Estate & Facility ServicesApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Ryvej 37 Østbirktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1070502# **Take ownership of workplaces that truly work***What does it take to keep an office not just running—but performing at its best every single day?**As our new Contract Manager, you will be the person who ensures exactly that.**You will take overall ownership of a portfolio of office buildings within your geography, working closely with our two FM partners to ensure everything runs smoothly, efficiently and in line with global standards. From the moment employees walk through the door to long-term maintenance planning, your work will be visible, tangible and highly valued.***Meet your new team**You will join our Global Real Estate & Facility Services (RE&FS) organisation, working closely with Facility Management partners and the business. Together, you will transform everyday operations into great workplace experiences.You will be based in our Innovation House in Østbirk and be responsible for this location as well as our office location in Kolding.## **What you will be doing**In this role, you are not just managing contracts - you are shaping how our workplaces function. As the strategic partner and contract manager for our outsourced Facility Management providers, you oversee service delivery, performance and commercial agreements across both hard and soft services, while the FM partners are responsible for daily operations and maintenance.As the key on-site contact for workplace matters, you build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure their needs are translated into effective solutions delivered in partnership with our FM providers.You will, among other things:* Take the lead as the primary point of contact for all Real Estate & Facility Services matters* Represent your site in global governance forums, connecting local needs with global standards and initiatives* Manage and follow up on service contracts and SLAs, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement* Identify opportunities to optimise services, cost, and qualityAt the same time, you will play a key role in creating structure and foresight:* Plan and follow up on maintenance and operational activities* Coordinate projects and improvements aligned with regional strategy* Maintain strong relationships with landlords, insurers, and business stakeholders* Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance, including acting as local fire warden**A role with financial and commercial responsibility**Your decisions will have a real financial impact.You will work confidently with budgets and cost structures, ensuring transparency and control across all site activities. This includes:* Managing budgets, forecasts, and financial follow-up* Overseeing procurement and compliance at site level* Handling invoice processing and cost tracking* Supporting the business with future budget planning for Facility ManagementYour ability to connect operational decisions with financial insight will be key to success.## **Who we are looking for**You are someone who naturally takes ownership and brings structure to complexity. You enjoy balancing strategic priorities with operational execution, bringing clarity to planning processes, maintaining financial oversight and ensuring consistent follow-up on performance and objectives.You likely bring:* Experience with operation and maintenance of office buildings* A strong understanding of contract management and service delivery* Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cost control* The ability to navigate stakeholders across different levels and functionsAnd just as importantly, you are:* Service-minded and positive, with a proactive mindset* Structured and reliable, yet able to act quickly when needed* Comfortable working with the Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)* Fluent in English, both written and spoken##**Bright Insights** You’ve probably already heard about our goal to transform spaces into favorite places. We’ve been on this mission since we started in Denmark in 1941, and now we’re recognized as a global market leader. But what else should you know about who we are?**Inside VELUX: Meet the People Behind the Brand** Click here and hear more from our colleagues.