Contracts Manager - EMEA

Senneca; Leinster; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee negotiations, drafting, and administration of contracts across Europe. You will ensure compliance with laws and standards, manage risks, and maintain clear contract documentation while coordinating with engineering, sales, finance and project teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of contract experience, a degree in engineering or construction, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years experience in contracts within the industry.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or construction.
• Fluency in English; other European languages are an advantage.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing complex contracts.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of contract law and compliance across Europe.
• Ability to travel to project sites and hold a full clean driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management software; BIM and CAD literacy.
• Ability to locate, communicate, and document information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure contracts align with objectives and legal standards, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Manage and track contract performance, ensuring obligations are met on time.
• Ensure compliance with European regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Develop relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution.
• Prepare regular reports on contract status and risk to senior management.
• Suggest improvements to contract processes and policies to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

European regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

English fluency

Documentation and records management

BIM navigation

CAD viewing

ERP familiar

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

BIM

CAD viewing

ERP system

Job description

Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Contracts Manager to oversee the management, negotiation and administration of contracts across multiple projects within Europe. The successfulcandidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, minimizingrisks, and fostering strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, clients, andstakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with the company’s objectives and legal standards, identifyingpotential risks and opportunities.
• Manage and track contract performance, ensuing all obligations are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with local, national and European regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all contracts.
• Identify, assess and mitigate potential contractual risks.
• Work closely with internal departments including engineering, sales, finance, supply chain and project management, to ensure smooth contract execution and resolution of any issues.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners and vendors.
• Lead efforts to resolve any contractual issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare regular reports on contract status, risks, and compliance to senior management.
• Maintain clear and accurate contract documentation and ensure easy access for relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend improvements to contract processes and policies to enhance efficiency and manage risk.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years experience within industry.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in an engineering, construction or related field.
• Fluency in English is required: proficiency in other European languages is an
• advantage.
• Proven experience in negotiating & managing complex contracts.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong understanding of contract law, employment law, compliance and regulatory frameworks
• across Europe.
• Able to effectively locate, communicate, and document information.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, contract management software, ability to
• navigate BIM & interperate technical drawings.
• Able to learn Manufacturing/ERP system, and CAD Viewing programs.
• Ability to travel to project sites as necessary.
• Full Clean drivers license.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to handle high-pressure situations.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines simultaneously.