Contract Manager M/F

Voltalia; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A renewable energy company in Paris is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contractual aspects across various projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in contract management, especially concerning construction contracts. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with internal rules. Fluency in French is valued, and knowledge of the energy sector is a strong plus. This role offers a permanent contract with a starting date of January 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience as contract manager, especially in construction contracts.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents.
• Good understanding of corporate taxation and project lifecycles.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate EPC and O&M contracts.
• Manage changes, variations, and claims in contracts.
• Set up and monitor contractual management processes.

Connaissances

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Analysis and interpretation ability

Teamwork skills

Creative problem-solving

Autonomy

Formation

Master’s degree in law or engineering

Description du poste

As an Independent Power Producer, Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and maintaining renewable energy projects and services across five key technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globally recognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long‑term stability and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

By the end of 2024, our operational and under‑construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts—a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast‑moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.

In our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.

At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy—let’s power a sustainable future together!

YOUR MISSIONS

Our Contract Management & Procurement Department within the Operations and Services Division is looking for a Contract Manager to be involved on a portfolio of projects across all energies and geographies in both EPC and O&M Business Lines for which he/she will support the project team on contractual and legal aspects. He/ she will have the following responsibilities:

Negotiation of EPC and O&M Contracts:

• Draft contracts and amendments, bring continuous improvement to the contract templates;
• Identify and optimize the contract's commercial leverage;
• Prepare the contract summary to be presented to management.
• Analyse and negotiate supplier contracts;
• Improve and optimize existing subcontract templates and general purchasing terms;
• Support Procurement and Construction negotiating orders;

Project Execution Follow‑up

• Analyse and measure the risk versus the opportunities;
• Manage and supervise changes, variations and claims in both EPC and O&M contracts and subcontracts;
• Manage the project’s contract documentation and communications;

Tools and Methods, in coordination with the PMO Department:

• Set up and monitor contractual management processes for ongoing projects;
• Set up and track the project performance indicators;
• Inform the team on main contract risks;
• Raise contract and commercial awareness;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, Voltalia’s Code of Conduct and other internal rules and procedures;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• Master’s degree or degree in law or engineering;
• At least 5 years of professional experience as contract manager (construction contracts, equipment purchases or engineering contracts);
• Additional legal and/or contract management training on international construction/industrial projects is very much appreciated;
• Knowledge and experience in renewable energies and the energy sector and its regulation is a strong plus;
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge in drafting legal documents;
• Good understanding of corporate taxation and ability to measure the impact of taxes on the contract’s P&L;
• Good understanding of a project’s lifecycles (methods, processes, project management practices);
• Greek;
• French (valued);
• Availability for national and international travels.

KEY SKILLS

• Analysis and interpretation ability;
• Negotiation and conflict resolution;
• Ability to synthesize and prioritize;
• Good teamwork skills;
• Autonomy; solid personal initiative and drive to excel and succeed;
• Resilient under stressful conditions and adverse environment;
• Creative problem‑solving for critical projects/on‑site crisis situations;
• Positive, “can do” attitude;

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REFERENCE
2025-2558

COMPANY
Voltalia France SA

LOCATION
France, Paris

CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract

CONTRACT DURATION

STARTING DATE
Jan-26

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