Data Centre Contracts Lead – On-site, Vaasa

Leap29; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

International allowance

Travel support

Healthcare allowance

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Work abroad opportunities

Education & career development

Job summary

Leap29 is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the commercial and contractual delivery of a €12.5 million architectural CSA fit-out package for a major Data Centre project in Vaasa, Finland. The role is on-site, permanent, with responsibility for subcontract procurement, variations, payments and final accounts.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, consultants and client representatives, manage risk and reporting, and ensure contractual obligations are

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager or senior commercial role in construction.
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement and risk management.
• Experience managing subcontract packages, variations, valuations, claims and final accounts.
• Experience coordinating commercial activities across multiple trades.
• Willingness to work on-site in Vaasa and right to work in Finland.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual delivery of the architectural CSA fit-out subcontract package.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender reviews, commercial evaluations, package awards and contractual obligations.
• Review and manage variations, change notices, payment applications, progress valuations and contractual claims.
• Monitor cost forecasts, cash flow, risk registers and overall financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate closely with project management, site teams, consultants, the main contractor and client representatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, subcontractor performance reviews and the resolution of contractual issues.
• Identify commercial, contractual and programme risks, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide commercial reporting, cost analysis and contractual advice to support project decision-making.
• Manage interim and final accounts, payment recommendations, variations and commercial close-out.
• Ensure contractual requirements, commercial procedures and relevant project obligations are maintained throughout delivery.

Skills

Contracts management

Commercial risk management

Subcontract procurement

Cost control & forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data centre experience

Job description

Leap29 is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the commercial and contractual delivery of a €12.5 million architectural CSA fit-out package for a major Data Centre project in Vaasa, Finland. The role is on-site, permanent, with responsibility for subcontract procurement, variations, payments and final accounts.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, consultants and client representatives, manage risk and reporting, and ensure contractual obligations are