Contract Manager (f/m/d)

Specialista Senior / Project Manager

Location: Cologno Monzese, All IT Regions, Italy

Capabilities: Project Controls, Office Setup, Hybrid

Job ID: #14604

Market: Advanced Manufacturing

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact: The Contract Manager is responsible for administration of the contractors’ package contracts. This position assists with the development of comprehensive and compliant processes, plans, templates, logs, and policies and procedures for the contract lifecycle from Award through implementation and close-out. This position is an expert regarding their assigned contract packages to facilitate adherence to contract requirements.

Contract Manager role requires full availability for an assignment on-site in the central part of Italy.

Responsibilities Include:

• Contract Manager assists with the development of a timeline for the development of contracts;
• Develops and maintains various monthly reports associated with the management of the program;
• Reviews charges to projects and takes necessary steps to correct variances or deficiencies;
• Reviews project schedules and may escalate construction contract issues for resolution;
• Assists in providing project budget information on a weekly/monthly basis and as needed;
• Maintains processes and ensures financial accountability and appropriate monitoring of contract/subcontract expenditures;
• Assists with the processing and approval of payment vouchers, analyzes errors, and makes corrections;
• Assists with post-construction contract activities and close out.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field from an accredited university or college;
• Substantial (5 to 10) years of experience in business, contract, or project administration, or in construction management, engineering, planning, or related field;
• Skill with applying standards related to construction, constructability review processes and practices, and problem resolution methods;
• Ability to effectively utilize and interface with computers and software applications including commonly available financial and construction document management platforms;
• Skill in Excel sufficient to manage or update logs and spreadsheets;
• Effective stakeholder communication and negotiation skills;
• Fluency in English and Italian;
• Availability to travel and/or to be assigned on client site (Italy/abroad).

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Relevant advanced degree, such as Master of Business Administration;
• Familiarity with applying engineering construction principles and practices, and quality assurance and quality control methods;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across different cultures.

Please submit your resume in English.

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