Senior Contract Manager

Vertiv Ireland Limited; Donegal; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to own all contractual and commercial aspects of key projects on the buy-side. You will manage supplier and subcontractor contracts from procurement through to final account close-out, ensuring back-to-back alignment with main contract obligations and protecting entitlements.

The role reports to the Commercial Director and requires close liaison with project teams, engineers, procurement, and other business units.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract management with supplier/subcontractor focus.
• Strong legal contracting background with commercial focus on buy-side contracts.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate subcontract agreements.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle contract management of supplier and subcontractor agreements.
• Drafting, negotiating and executing subcontracts aligned with main contract terms.
• Monitor and maintain supplier contracts within the project programme.
• Lead disputes, claims & variations and manage resolution processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Law

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our team with immediate effect. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take ownership of all contractual and commercial aspects of key projects on the "buy-side" - managing supplier and subcontractor contracts from procurement through to final account close-out. You will be responsible for ensuring that all subcontracts are properly aligned back-to-back with main contract obligations, that contractual entitlements are protected, and that disputes and claims are managed proactively and resolved efficiently. The role involves close liaison with project teams, engineers, procurement, and other business units. The role can be based at Vertiv's office in Burnfoot, County Donegal, Ireland or Campsie, Northern Ireland

Key Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle contract management of supplier and subcontractor agreements - from inception, through costing, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover to client
• Drafting, negotiating and executing subcontracts ensuring back-to-back alignment with main contract terms, risk allocation, and programme obligations
• Monitoring and maintaining supplier commercial contracts within the overall project programme
• Ensuring all contractual entitlements are identified, captured, formally notified, and resolved in a timely manner
• Disputes, Claims & Variations: Leading the management of all supplier/subcontractor disputes, claims, and counterclaims
• Handling contract variations including early identification of changes, proper documentation, and initiation of appropriate contractual mechanisms
• Managing formal dispute resolution processes including negotiation, mediation, adjudication, and arbitration where required
• Challenging subcontractor costs, build-ups, and entitlement positions to ensure contractual compliance and margin protection
• Advisory & Governance: Providing day-to-day commercial and contractual guidance to project and technical teams, identifying problem areas with a constructive approach to resolution
• Ensuring contractual notification obligations are met - protecting entitlement through timely and compliant notices
• Monitoring and reporting of project expenditure and cost control across the supply chain
• Preparing and maintaining Contract Key Terms / Contract Summary documentation for all assigned projects
• Leadership: Management and development of commercial team members
• Responsible for all financial and management reporting aspects of assigned projects

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a contract management role with a strong focus on supplier/subcontractor management
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related field
• Strong legal contracting background with significant commercial focus, particularly in buy-side contract negotiation and administration
• Demonstrable experience in managing contractual disputes, claims, and variations
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate subcontract agreements

Desirable Criteria

• Construction law qualification (e.g., Diploma or MSc in Construction Law)
• Proven working knowledge of construction claims, adjudication, arbitration, or other formal dispute resolution mechanismsExperience ensuring back-to-back subcontract alignment with main contract obligations
• Career experience within large contracting or engineering organisations managing complex supply chains
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, SCL)