Prime Contract Manager

Hatch Ltd.; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 173,000 - 243,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global engineering firm in Lima seeks a highly motivated Prime Contract Manager to oversee contract activities for large projects. The successful candidate will have a legal background, extensive project and contract management experience, and the ability to minimize risks. This role promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Formación

• 5-10 years of experience in project and contract management in a similar industry.
• At least 3 years on international projects.
• FIDIC certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and coordinate Hatch contract commercial activities.
• Minimize project risks through analysis and application of best practices.
• Ensure compliance with commercial agreements and contracts.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Law

Descripción del empleo

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Date: Sep 24, 2025

Location: Lima, LIM, PE

Company: Hatch

Job Category: Commercial; Project Management

Introduction

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

About the Role

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Prime Contract Manager to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Lima.

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering Hatch contract commercial activities within large Clients’ projects with the aim to safeguard Clients’ assets through proper Prime Contract Management.

Minimize project risks through active analysis and application of commercial and contract management best practices. Administrate commercial agreements including sub-contracts for Hatch and Joint Venture partners.

Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Contract Execution (Post-Award) Stage: Participate in the transition phase from the formation to the project execution phase, establish proper commercial governance and Prime Contract management structure for each large project depending on the complexity of each project and structure of Prime Contract including other relevant agreements such as joint venture and consortium agreements.
• Pro-actively manage all aspects of the Prime Contract including analysis of cost, schedule, and commercial risks and implement measures to mitigate and manage adverse impacts on the project and business case.
• Implement the agreed contract payment terms and conditions into ‘Invoicing Guidelines’, ensure proper project set up and reflection of contract payment terms into existing Hatch systems.
• Implement Prime Contract pricing and inflationary adjustments during all project phases, develop, with the Project Manager, the contractual relationships with sub-contractors, review the commercial terms and conditions under sub-contracts such that they consider, where appropriate, Prime Contract liabilities, project insurance, cash flow, and other payment-related issues.
• Implement change management strategy working with the Project Manager and Controls Manager, monitor and coordinate the Prime Contract amendments, coordinate all Client commercial communications, track letters of credit/letters of guarantee and insurance certificates issued by Hatch in favour of Clients.
• Review insurance policies provided by Clients for compliance with the Prime Contract insurance requirements, lead any claims and dispute resolution process.

Contract Closeout Stage

Issuance of final invoices, adjustments, account closeout, and collection of outstanding payments, resolution of outstanding contractual disputes, coordination of final certificates and releases of performance bonds, letters of guarantee, release of liens, etc.

Requirements

You bring to the role:

• University degree at Bachelor or Master’s level in Law.
• At least five to ten years’ experience in project management and contract management in a similar industry. At least 3 years on international projects.
• FIDIC certification.
• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Self-driven and quick to deliver.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience in leadership, management, and administrative processes.
• Strong customer/client focus.
• Well-developed written and oral communication.

Preferred

Knowledge of project management in industries such as mining and metals, Infrastructure, and energy, experience in large EPCM, EPC, EP, PMC, Design-Build, knowledge in contracts law or finance, familiar with FIDIC white and yellow contracts.

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.