Construction Contracts Manager

Errigal; Castelo; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A Errigal está a recrutar um Construction Contracts Manager para liderar a entrega de centros de dados na Europa, desde a adjudicação até à conclusão e passagem de construção. A função envolve a gestão de equipas multidisciplinares, relacionamento com clientes e parceiros de fornecimento, assegurando prazos, custos e qualidade.

O candidato ideal tem formação relevante, experiência em grandes projectos de construção e forte orientação para controlo de custos, controlo de alterações e gestão de

Qualificações

• Licenciatura em Gestão de Construção, Gestão de Projetos, Orçamentação ou área relacionada.
• Experiência vasta na indústria da construção.
• Experiência comprovada em grandes projectos de missão crítica ou data centers.
• Conhecimento sólido de contratos de construção, gestão comercial e controlo de projetos.
• Experiência em gestão de equipas multidisciplinares.
• Boa compreensão financeira com orçamentos e previsões.
• Excelente comunicação, negociação e gestão de stakeholders.
• Disponibilidade para viajar amplamente pela Europa.

Responsabilidades

• Liderar a entrega de projectos de data center desde pré-construção até à entrega final.
• Gerir Project Managers, Site Managers, Construction Managers e equipas associadas.
• Assegurar que os projectos são entregues dentro do programa, orçamento e padrões de qualidade.
• Desenvolver e implementar estratégias de execução alinhadas com os objetivos do cliente.
• Conduzir reuniões de revisão de projecto e reportar a gestão sénior.
• Conduzir planeamento detalhado e mitigação de riscos para maior certainty do programa.

Conhecimentos

Comunicação eficaz

Negociação

Gestão de partes interessadas

Formação académica

Licenciatura em Gestão de Construção / Engenharia de Construção

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Construction Contracts Manager Errigal•Setúbal, distrito de setúbal, Portugal

Descrição do cargo

About the Company

In Errigal we are more than a market leading construction company;
with specialist expertise in partition systems, external façade, interior fitout, ceilings and bespoke solutions, we are a team built on relationships, respect, integrity, inclusivity and transparency. We are a Company committed to fostering a workplace that focuses on these values, which we believe have been the platform of our successes to date. We are committed to fostering a workplace that promotes personal development and empowerment of every employee. If you want to work in a company where you feel valued, trusted and inspired then we invite you explore this exciting job opportunity.

About the Role

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of mission-critical data centre projects across Europe from contract award through to final completion and handover. The role involves overseeing all commercial, contractual, operational, programme, safety, and quality aspects of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications and contractual obligations.

The Contracts Manager will lead multidisciplinary project teams, maintain key client relationships, manage supply chain partners, and drive operational excellence across multiple projects while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance

Principal Duties & Key Deliverables

Project Delivery

• Provide overall leadership and management of data centre projects from pre-construction through commissioning and final handover.
• Manage Project Managers, Site Managers, Construction Managers, and associated project teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client and business objectives.
• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones and take corrective actions where required.
• Lead regular project review meetings and provide accurate reporting to senior management.
• Drive programme certainty through detailed planning and risk mitigation strategies.

Client Management

• Act as the principal point of contact for clients, design teams, technical department and key project stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and reporting.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular updates on programme, cost, risk and quality.
• Manage client expectations and ensure contractual obligations are met throughout the project life cycle.
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction which to ensure possibility of opportunities for repeat business

Commercial, Procurement & Contractual Management

• Administer and manage construction contracts in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and obligations.
• Lead contract negotiations, change management, and claims management processes.
• Review and manage project variations, extensions of time, and compensation events.
• Monitor project financial performance including cost reporting, margin protection, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Work closely with commercial teams to ensure accurate project valuations and final accounts.
• Resolve commercial disputes and contractual issues in a timely manner.
• Manage mission-critical construction projects including commissioning packages.
• Oversee the integration of specialist systems.
• Coordinate complex commissioning and integrated systems testing activities.
• Ensure projects achieve client uptime, resiliency, and performance requirements.
• Manage project interfaces between multiple contractors, consultants, and specialist vendors.
• Support operational readiness activities and transition to client facilities teams.
• Ensure compliance with Tier certification requirements where applicable.
• Lead procurement planning and support the selection of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide visible leadership in health, safety, and wellbeing across all projects.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Drive quality assurance and quality control processes throughout project delivery.

Financial & Risk Management

• Monitor cost performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Review and approve project expenditures and commitments.
• Manage resource planning across multiple projects and locations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure contractual, commercial, and operational risks are effectively managed.
• Escalate critical risks appropriately and provide strategic recommendations.

Leadership & Business Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams across multiple European locations.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Foster a positive culture aligned with company values.
• Drive operational excellence and lessons learned initiatives.
• Implement KPI-driven performance improvement programmes.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management, and project controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Europe.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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