European Contracts Lead – Data Center Projects

Volta; España; On-site; EUR 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Pension

Health benefits

Vacation days

Job summary

Volta is seeking a Contracts Manager to own contracting strategy for our fleet of projects across Europe, setting standard forms and terms that protect the business and keep projects moving.

You will lead major negotiations with procurement and project leadership, provide functional leadership to contracts leads, and build a robust governance framework across multiple European jurisdictions. The role requires travel across European sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading contracts on data center or major capital projects.
• Expertise in European contracting models and standard forms.
• Strong negotiation and claims management on complex builds.
• Proven ability to govern across multiple jurisdictions.
• Commercially astute with delivery pressure.
• Credible to lead cross-functional teams embedded in projects.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Own contracting strategy across general contractor, package and vendor agreements.
• Set standard contract forms, flow-downs and commercial terms across the fleet.
• Lead major negotiations with procurement and project leadership.
• Provide functional leadership to contracts leads embedded in each project team.
• Build claims avoidance practice and manage disputes when they arise.
• Run commercial governance, delegations and approvals across projects.
• Keep contracting standards compliant across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Train and develop commercial capability across the delivery organization.

Skills

Contracts leadership

Construction contracting

Negotiation

Multi-jurisdictional

Commercial judgement

Leadership across teams

Travel willingness

Job description

Volta is seeking a Contracts Manager to own contracting strategy for our fleet of projects across Europe, setting standard forms and terms that protect the business and keep projects moving.

You will lead major negotiations with procurement and project leadership, provide functional leadership to contracts leads, and build a robust governance framework across multiple European jurisdictions. The role requires travel across European sites.