Principal Project Contracts Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 155,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding atmosphere of teamwork

Bonus potential and attractive remun​–

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Private Medical Care

Private Group Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Principal Project Contracts Manager in Poland. You will create and administer contracts for large-scale procurement projects and interface with engineering, quality, and sales teams, while aligning with internal policies and international regulations.

The role is hybrid with at least two days in the office weekly, and requires strong negotiation, regulatory awareness, and a collaborative approach across regions and product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in contract management in project-based environments.
• Experience with standard contract forms in international projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-influence abilities.
• Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office tools.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Review and communicate safety-related requirements and details with suppliers.
• Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies to achieve goals.
• Work with main suppliers and partners while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's procurement procedures and EPC contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments.
• Ensure agreement on project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to resolve contractual issues.
• Maintain contract records and documentation.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance.
• Manage change orders, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to contracts.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement officers, legal counsel, and external vendors.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations and rights.
• Support project reporting and documentation requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-regional collaboration

Problem solving

Planning & self-management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office tools

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

As the Principal Project Contracts Manager you will create all contractual aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. You will support the procurement team by drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts with the client.

You will be responsible for large-scale Procurement Projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard build, execute, and report project implementation plans.

You are going to be a direct interface to our internal customers: Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments, and external customers on the APX contracts. We require strong relationship skills towards suppliers with the goal of providing clear and innovative solutions to its requests.

This role is Hybrid– minimum of 2 days in the office a week for team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Review and communicate safety-related requirements and details with suppliers.
• Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies to achieve our goals while improving purchasing process.
• Work with main suppliers and partners while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement procedures and EPC contract
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments.
• Ensure agreement on project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to resolve contractual issues.
• Maintain contract records and documentation.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance.
• Manage change orders, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to contracts.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement officers, legal counsel, and external vendors.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations and rights.
• Support project reporting and documentation requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in contract management in project-based environments.
• Experience with standard contract forms in international projects
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract law.
• A collaborative team player who partners effectively across multiple regions and product lines, bringing strong problem‑solving, prioritization, planning, and self‑management skills.
• Applies advanced negotiation, communication, and expertise to influence stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in contract management software and standard MS Office tools
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Certification in contract management

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The gross base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be 13,916 to 17,350 PLN gross per month.In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energysolutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.

Benefits offered in Poland include:

• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
• Attractive remuneration with bonuses
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working time
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Care
• Private Group Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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