Principal Project Contracts Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 155,302 - 193,626; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonuses

Life insurance

Private medical care

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Principal Project Contracts Manager to create all contractual aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. You will draft, negotiate, and administer contracts with clients, supporting procurement and cross-functional teams across international projects.

The role is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days in the office weekly, traveling up to 20% as needed.

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.
• Collaborative across regions and product lines with strong planning and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Review safety-related requirements and communicate with suppliers.
• Support sourcing strategies to achieve goals and improve purchasing process.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, subcontracts, and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Westinghouse procedures.
• Manage contract records, performance, changes, and disputes.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, and external vendors.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations and rights.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Planning

Self-management

Problem solving

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management software

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?

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

Benefits Offered In Poland

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

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

For more information, visit http://www.westinghousenuclear.com