Contract Manager - Data Center P&DS

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is hiring a Contract Manager for Data Center projects in Milan. The role involves administering FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Book contracts throughout the lifecycle, supporting procurement, tender evaluations and contract negotiations, and coordinating with legal, design and construction teams.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and 3–5 years of experience in contract management, with strong analytical, negotiation and bilingual English-Italian

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law or related discipline (3–5 years in Contract Management).
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent Italian with professional English proficiency (C1/C2).

Responsibilities

• Administer FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Book contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement, tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Review contract documents, technical specs and commercial requirements; prepare notices and correspondence.
• Manage variations, change orders and compensation events; assess time and cost impacts.
• Support Extension of Time assessments and delay analysis; monitor compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain contract registers, risk registers and change logs; identify risks and mitigation measures.
• Support claims preparation, evaluation and negotiation; assist dispute avoidance and resolution activities.
• Coordinate with project management, design, legal, commercial and construction teams; prepare contract reports for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Italian language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Architect/Engineering/Construction Mgmt or Law degree

Job description

Contract Manager - Data Center P&DS### Contract Manager - Data Center P&DSAplikuj: On-site: Milano, ITA: Full time: Opublikowano dzisiaj: REQ524624**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.**Key Responsibilities** The person in this role will administer FIDIC Red Book, Yellow Book and Silver Book contracts throughout the project lifecycle, and will support procurement, tender evaluations and contract negotiations. They will review contract documents, technical specifications and commercial requirements, and will prepare and manage contractual notices, instructions, determinations and correspondence. This role involves administering variations, change orders and compensation events, as well as assessing contractual entitlement related to time and cost impacts.The role holder will support Extension of Time (EOT) assessments and delay analysis, and will monitor contractor and consultant compliance with contractual obligations. They will maintain contract registers, risk registers and change logs, identify contractual and commercial risks, and develop mitigation measures accordingly. The person will support claims preparation, evaluation and negotiation, and will assist dispute avoidance and resolution activities.Coordination with project management, design, legal, commercial and construction teams is a core part of this position. The role holder will prepare contractual reports for clients and project leadership, and will support project close-out and final account negotiations. **Required Qualifications**Candidates should hold a degree in Architecture or Engineering or Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, Law or a related discipline, along with 3-5 years of experience in Contract Management, Contract Administration or Commercial Management. Demonstrated experience on Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial or major Infrastructure projects **is preferred.**Practical experience with FIDIC contract administration is required, along with knowledge of claims, variations, EOT and commercial risk management. Candidates should have an understanding of Data Center construction delivery processes and multidisciplinary design coordination, as well as strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills. **Languages**Candidates must be fluent in Italian, with full professional proficiency in English (C1/C2). Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. **Preferred Certifications*** FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)* FIDIC Contract Management Training (Red, Yellow, Silver Book)* PMP or equivalent Project Management certification* WorldCC Certified Commercial & Contract Manager (CCM)* Certified Cost Professional (CCP) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Responsabilità principali**La persona che occuperà questo ruolo si occuperà della gestione dei contratti FIDIC Red Book, Yellow Book e Silver Book durante tutto il ciclo di vita del progetto, e supporterà le attività di procurement, valutazione delle offerte e negoziazione contrattuale. Dovrà inoltre revisionare i documenti contrattuali, le specifiche tecniche e i requisiti commerciali, oltre a predisporre e gestire comunicazioni, istruzioni, determinazioni e notifiche contrattuali.Il ruolo prevede la gestione di varianti, ordini di modifica ed eventi di compensazione, così come la valutazione dei diritti contrattuali legati a impatti su tempi e costi. La persona supporterà le valutazioni di Extension of Time (EOT) e le analisi dei ritardi, e monitorerà la conformità di appaltatori e consulenti agli obblighi contrattuali.Sarà inoltre responsabile della tenuta dei registri contrattuali, dei registri dei rischi e dei log delle modifiche, identificando i rischi contrattuali e commerciali e sviluppando le relative misure di mitigazione. Il ruolo include il supporto alla preparazione, valutazione e negoziazione dei claim, così come alle attività di prevenzione e risoluzione delle controversie.Il coordinamento con i team di project management, progettazione, legale, commerciale e costruzione rappresenta un elemento centrale della posizione. La persona preparerà report contrattuali per i clienti e la leadership di progetto, e supporterà le attività di chiusura del progetto e la negoziazione del conto finale. **Qualifiche richieste**Sono richiesti una laurea in Architettura, Ingegneria, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Giurisprudenza o disciplina equivalente, e 3-5 anni di esperienza in Contract Management, Contract Administration o Commercial Management. **È preferibile** un'esperienza dimostrata su progetti Data Center, Mission Critical, Industriali o grandi Infrastrutture.È richiesta esperienza pratica nella gestione di contratti FIDIC, oltre a conoscenza di claim, varianti, EOT e gestione del rischio commerciale. Sono inoltre necessarie una comprensione dei processi di delivery nella costruzione di Data Center e del coordinamento progettuale multidisciplinare, così come solide competenze analitiche, comunicative e negoziali.**Lingue**È richiesta la piena padronanza della lingua italiana, con un livello di inglese professionale completo (C1/C2). Sono necessarie eccellenti capacità di comunicazione scritta e verbale.**Certificazioni preferenziali*** FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)* FIDIC Contract Management Training (Red, Yellow, Silver Book)* PMP o certificazione equivalente in Project Management* WorldCC Certified Commercial & Contract Manager (CCM)* Certified Cost Professional (CCP) **Estimated compensation for this position:**55.000–60.000 EUR per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including, but not limited to, skills and competencies assessed on the basis of objective criteria.* **Estimated compensation for this position:** 55,000.00 – 60,000.00 EUR per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including, but not limited to, skills and competencies assessed on the basis of objective criteria.* **Location:**On-site –Milano, ITAIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!