Data Centre Contracts Lead – Italy

Navartis Ltd; Italy; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our growing contracts function in Italy. You will manage the full contract lifecycle on Data Centre projects, from procurement strategy and contract formation through negotiation, execution and administration, interfacing with investors, developers, contractors and project stakeholders.

The role requires a strong understanding of Italian contractual legislation, excellent client-facing communication, and the ability to identify

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contract Manager within construction, engineering or related project environment.
• Fluent Italian and strong understanding of the Italian Civil Code and contractual requirements.
• Experience managing the full contract lifecycle including procurement, formation, negotiation and administration.
• Experience assessing contractual claims, quantum, extensions of time or other time-related matters.
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual risk management capabilities.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy and contract formation through to negotiation, execution and administration.
• Review, interpret and administer construction contracts in line with project requirements.
• Provide contractual guidance to project teams, clients, developers and other stakeholders.
• Monitor contractual compliance and ensure obligations, notices and deliverables are managed effectively.
• Support the preparation, negotiation and review of contract documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Assess and manage contractual claims, including extensions of time, quantum and time-related matters.
• Review variations, change orders and contractual entitlements.
• Provide clear, commercially focused analysis of contractual issues and disputes.
• Support the resolution of claims and disputes through effective contract interpretation and negotiation.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, project controls and project delivery teams.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

Full contract lifecycle

Italian Civil Code knowledge

Job description

Navartis Ltd is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our growing contracts function in Italy. You will manage the full contract lifecycle on Data Centre projects, from procurement strategy and contract formation through negotiation, execution and administration, interfacing with investors, developers, contractors and project stakeholders.

The role requires a strong understanding of Italian contractual legislation, excellent client-facing communication, and the ability to identify