Capital Project Contract & Commercial EMEA Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company; San Sebastián de los Reyes; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Lunch allowance

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Capital Project Contract & Commercial EMEA Lead to manage change and claims across complex nuclear and infrastructure projects. The role reports to the Manager - Large Capex Categories and is based in Madrid, France, Belgium, UK, or Vasteras in a full-time hybrid setup.

You will oversee change management, contract strategy, risk management, and project governance, coordinating with Legal and project controls to safeguard financial interests throughout

Qualifications

• Degree in business or engineering.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Project Management, RICS, CCM, FIDIC, NEC and PMI recommended.
• 10+ years of procurement project management experience (claims, contracts, commercial management, time and cost impact analysis, dispute resolution).
• Knowledge of SAP, ARIBA, E-Auction, Primavera 6 and project management tools recommended.
• English proficiency.
• Ability to travel within Europe up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop change and claim management strategies for assigned projects from award to close-out.
• Lead identification, assessment and quantification of claims, variations and changes (cost, schedule).
• Coordinate claim submissions, defenses and counterclaims; support negotiations for fair resolution.
• Establish and maintain structured change management processes; monitor contractual risks and documentation obligations.
• Provide visibility on claims status, exposure and opportunities; support project reviews and schedule analyses.

Skills

English proficiency

Travel up to 20%

Education

Degree in business or engineering

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

E-Auction

Primavera 6

Job description

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About The Role

As a Capital Project Contract & Commercial EMEA Lead, you will support complex nuclear and infrastructure projects globally. You will focus on change and claim management, which includes prevention, preparation, and resolution. You will ensure the protection of our contractual and financial interests throughout the full project lifecycle.

You will report to the Manager - Large Capex Categories and be located at one of our EMEA locations (Madrid, France, Belgium, UK, or Vasteras). This is a full-time hybrid remote/in-office role.

Key Responsibilities

• Claims and Contract Management:
  • Develop a change and claim management strategy for assigned projects from contract award to close-out
  • Lead identification, assessment and quantification of claims, variations and changes (cost, schedule)
  • Analyze contractual entitlement, causes and effect (time, cost, productivity)
  • Coordinate claim submissions, defenses and counterclaims
  • Support negotiations to achieve fair resolution
  • Coordinate with Legal and necessary partners on dispute resolution strategies (amical settlement, mediation, arbitration, or litigation)
• Change & Risk Management:
  • Establish and maintain structured change management processes within project teams
  • Monitor early warning signals and contractual risks, escalating issues
  • Ensure compliance with notice requirements, contractual milestones and documentation obligations
  • Contribute to risk register, contingency assessments, and commercial forecasts
• Project Support & Governance:
  • Be the contact for claims and contractual matters within the project
  • Support project reviews by providing visibility on claims status, exposure and opportunities
  • Work with Project Controls for schedule analysis (delay, disruption, acceleration)
• Report and Performance:
  • Provide regular reporting on claims status, financial exposure and recovery timeframes
  • Support lessons learned exercises to improve execution and claim prevention
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of claims processes, standards and tools

Qualifications

• Degree in business or engineering
• Professional certifications: Supply Chain, Project Management, RICS, CCM, FIDIC, NEC, and PMI recommended
• 10+ years of procurement project management experience (claims, contracts, commercial management, time and cost impact analysis, and dispute resolution mechanisms)
• Knowledge of: SAP, ARIBA, E-Auction, project management and planning tools (Primavera 6) recommended
• English proficiency
• Ability to travel within Europe up to 20%

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in Spain can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Hybrid model of work.
• High flexibility and autonomy.
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Lunch allowance.
  • Private health insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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