CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Planet Pharma; Wellington; On-site; NZD 239,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Contracts Manager for a major capital project. You will own contract administration, governance and risk management across multiple work packages, coordinating with project, engineering and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in construction contracts, change management and commercial reporting, with a focus on mitigating risk and protecting schedule and cost performance. An on-site, Denmark-based contract is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contract or commercial management in construction or capital projects.
• Experience managing contracts through the full project lifecycle.
• Expertise in variations, change management, claims and EOT assessments.
• Experience overseeing contractor payments, valuations and reporting.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, IChemE or similar contracts framework.
• Strong commercial risk management and contract compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts from award to closeout.
• Administer contract changes, variations, compensation events and claims.
• Review contractor payments, valuations and reporting.
• Monitor contractual obligations and risk exposure.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities.
• Collaborate with project controls, planning and management to protect cost and schedule.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor commercial performance.
• Provide commercial insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records and reporting.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Variations & claims

Contract payments & valuations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Contract 6 months l full-time

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support the successful delivery of a major capital project. Working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams, you will take ownership of contract administration, commercial governance and risk management across multiple construction work packages.

Contract Management Support

Location: Hillerød, Zealand Region

Category: Professional Services

Salary:

Country: Denmark

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support the successful delivery of a major capital project. Working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams, you will take ownership of contract administration, commercial governance and risk management across multiple construction work packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts from award through to closeout.
• Administer contract changes, variations, compensation events and claims.
• Review contractor applications for payment, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Monitor contractual obligations, risk exposure and compliance requirements.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities.
• Work closely with project controls, planning and project management teams to protect cost and schedule performance.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor commercial performance.
• Provide commercial insights and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation and reporting.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in contract management, commercial management or quantity surveying within construction or capital projects.
• Strong experience managing construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proven expertise in variations, change management, claims and extension of time assessments.
• Experience overseeing contractor payments, valuations, budgets and commercial reporting.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, IChemE or similar construction contract frameworks.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and contract compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale industrial, manufacturing, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences facility projects.
• Project management certification.

What We’re Looking For

• Commercially driven with strong analytical skills.
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• Detail-oriented with excellent contract administration capabilities.
• Able to identify risks early and implement practical solutions.
• Comfortable working within fast-paced project environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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