Contracts Manager

Euro Executive Recruitment; España; On-site; PHP 5,032,351 - 6,470,165; Full time

Job summary

Euro Executive Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for a full-time position in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of high-end data center projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

This role requires proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects and strong leadership skills. Candidates must hold a degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, along with relevant health and safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects from inception to completion.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent understanding of project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-rise construction project.
• Develop the overall project delivery strategy.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project delivery processes

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Cost control

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Relevant health and safety certification

Tools

BIM

Project management software

Job description

Overview

AA Euro Group are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager on behalf of a tier 1 contractor delivering high end data centre facilities across Europe. This is a full-time permanent position based on site in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of construction projects from pre‑construction through to completion. The role ensures that work is carried out safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager provides leadership to project teams, manages client and stakeholder relationships, and ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a 80m high Tower, RC & Precast, highly serviced (MEP), Budget, safety, Quality, schedule etc.

Preconstruction

• Lead the proposals team including internal team members and external consultants as necessary
• Lead the Development the overall project delivery strategy in conjunction with the relevant project stakeholders
• Develop the Procurement strategy with the Commercial team
• Prepare a preliminary project Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project
• Develop overall Project Execution plan including all H&S, Design, Procurement, Project Controls, Logistics, Temporary works, Constructability, Quality & Turnover
• Advise statutory authorities & key stakeholders of site start date
• Agree employee resource plan with the Regional Director
• Responsible for setting the design strategy, including BIM, DRM, and scope of novated services (If part of project scope)

Construction & Design

• Manages, through others, consultant and subcontractor design as required by the contract including delivery of the BIM strategy
• Manage S/C including S/C progress meetings and S/C pre‑order meetings
• Manage project resourcing
• Detailed understanding of the critical path(s) on the project
• Manage information flow and information required schedules
• Prepare contract reports, Manage Project Controls in accordance with PEP
• Review constructability and identify methods of execution with commercial or programme advantage where possible
• Monitor overall site progress against programme (PEP). Agree programmes with subcontractors and monitor progress with the SM
• Manage and control the operating budget + weekly/monthly progress reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Implement the Quality Cycle through package delivery teams
• Take the principal responsibility for driving the HSEQS plan on projects, including driving the full Quality Program for the project
• Implement BIM Strategy on the project / Oversee the management of design including Temporary Works as appropriate
• Obtain a punctual Practical Completion Certificate

Post Construction

• Ensure aftercare service is in place for the client
• Ensure any post‑handover commissioning adjustments are made
• Support the commercial team in the preparation of any loss and expense applications and in the provision of information for Final Accounts
• Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
• Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client
• Other
• Lead the PDP process for all project team members and emphasise the importance of development & continuous improvement/learning

Essential Experience

• Proven experience managing large‑scale construction projects from inception to completion
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors
• Excellent understanding of project delivery processes including scheduling, cost control and quality management
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects in sectors such as life sciences, data centres, infrastructure or commercial construction
• Understanding of digital project delivery tools including BIM and project management software
• Commercial awareness including contract law and cost management principles
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and promote innovation

Qualifications – Essential

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in project management within a Tier 1 construction or engineering environment
• Relevant health and safety certification (e.g. Safe Pass, CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent)

Qualifications – Desirable

• Professional membership or working towards membership of a recognised body (e.g. CIOB, Engineers Ireland, RICS, ICE)
• Postgraduate qualification in project management or business management
• Training in lean construction, digital project delivery or sustainability practices