Contract Manager

SBM Offshore; Poeldijk; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater infrastructure with a Rotterdam Office, NL. The Contract Manager provides contract management support and execution for less complex projects or supports Project or Senior CMs on major projects.

You will manage Main Contracts, expedite deliverables, monitor compliance, and maintain auditability with regular commercial reporting. The role requires 5–10 years in contract management, including EPCI and subcontract management.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in contract management including EPCI and subcontract management.
• Experience with sales and lease contracts and contract negotiations.
• Experience of project execution interface.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Main Contracts.
• Expedite contract deliverables and requirements.
• Monitor performance and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure commercial and contractual awareness across the Project Team.
• Achieve and maintain total auditability of all commercial dealings with clear record-keeping and regular reporting.
• Provide Contract Feedback during the life of the project.
• Ensure Guarantee period management.

Skills

Contract Administration

Contractual Compliance

Negotiation

Change Management

Warranty & Claims

SBM Product Knowledge

Contract Awareness

Education

Degree or MBA in Business Management / Law / Construction Law / Engineering / Quantity Surveying

Job description

The Contract Manager provides Contract Management support and execution for less complex projects or support Project or Senior CMs for Major projects or for the Group Contract Management department.

• Location: Rotterdam Office, NL

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Responsibilities

• You manage Main Contracts.
• You manage and expedite contract deliverables and requirements.
• You monitor performance and compliance with contractual requirements, expedite disciplines where necessary, and highlight potential areas of concern.
• You ensure commercial and contractual awareness across the Project Team throughout the life of the project.
• You achieve and maintain total auditability of all commercial and contractual dealings, including clear record‑keeping and regular commercial reporting.
• You provide Contract Feedback during the life of the project.
• You ensure Guarantee period management.

Education

• Degree or MBA in one of the following disciplines (Business Management, Law, Construction Law, Engineering or Quantity Surveying).

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in contract management including EPCI, subcontract management.
• Broad experience in sales and lease contracts, in executing contract negotiation.
• Experience of project execution interface.

Functional Competencies

• Contract Administration and Contractual Compliance
• Contractual change identification and management
• Contractual close out
• SBM Product Knowledge
• Contract law and model contract knowledge
• Pre-contract management
• Contract Management
• Contract set‑up and Contract awareness
• Contractual warranty, claims and dispute support
• Contractual and commercial negotiation