Contract Manager (O&M) M/F

Voltalia; Porto; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltalia's Renvolt O&M Contract management team in Porto, Portugal is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contracts across energies and geographies. You will draft contracts, identify commercial levers, manage changes and claims, and ensure compliance with laws and Voltalia's Code of Conduct.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Law or Engineering and at least 5 years in contract management, with willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Degree in Law or Engineering.
• At least 5 years of professional experience as Contract Manager (construction contracts, equipment purchases or engineering contracts).
• Knowledge and/ or contract management training on international construction/ industrial projects is appreciated.
• Knowledge of renewable energies and energy sector regulation is a strong plus.
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge in drafting legal documents.
• Understanding of corporate taxation and P&L impact on contracts.
• Understanding of project lifecycles (methods, processes, project management).
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts and amendments, improve contract templates.
• Identify and optimize the contract's commercial leverage.
• Prepare contract summaries for management.
• Analyse and negotiate supplier contracts.
• Improve and optimize subcontract templates and general purchasing terms.
• Support procurement and construction negotiating orders.
• Analyse and measure risks vs opportunities.
• Manage contract documentation and communications for the project.
• Set up and monitor contractual management processes for ongoing projects.
• Set up and track project performance indicators.
• Inform the team on main contract risks.
• Raise contract and commercial awareness.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Voltalia Code of Conduct and internal rules.

Skills

Contract management

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk analysis

International travel

Education

Master’s degree in Law or Engineering

Job description

Born from the expertise of teams who have led EPC and O&M services at Voltalia since 2005, Renvolt delivers high-performance service solutions to accelerate the global energy transition. We specialize in solar and storage, operating as a trusted global provider with a strong international track record.

With local teams in 14 countries, more than 400 employees worldwide, and 24/7 support, we partner with clients across all regions to ensure success. Renvolt is supported by a strong investment group that provides long-term stability and reinforces our commitment to sustainable growth.

Our portfolio includes 5.6 GW built and under construction, and 1.9 GW already in operation, demonstrating our capability and reliability in delivering large-scale renewable projects.

We prioritize long-term partnerships grounded in transparency, quality, reliability, ethics, and integrity. Join us and be part of a company driving sustainable energy forward.

At Renvolt, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive. Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy—let’s power a sustainable future together!

Renvolt is a subsidiary of Voltalia Group.

OurOperation & Maintenancebusiness line is looking for experiencedContract Manager to be involved on a portfolio of projects across all energies and geographies.The O&M Contract Manager will support the project team on contractual and legal aspects.

• Draft contracts and amendments, bring continuous improvement to the contract templates;
• Identify and optimize the contract's commercial leverage;
• Prepare the contract summary to be presented to management.
• Analyse and negotiate supplier contracts;
• Improve and optimize existing subcontract templates and general purchasing terms;
• Support Procurement and Construction negotiating orders;
• Analyse and measure the risk versus the opportunities;
• Manage and supervise changes, variations and claims in O&M Contracts and subcontracts;
• Manage the project’s contract documentation and communications;
• Set up and monitor contractual management processes for ongoing projects;
• Set up and track the project performance indicators;
• Inform the team on main contract risks;
• Raise contract and commercial awareness;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, Voltalia’ s Code of Conduct and other internal rules and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• Master’s degree or Degree in Law or Engineering;
• At least 5 years of professional experience as Contract Manager (construction contracts, equipment purchases or engineering contracts);
• Additional legal and/ or contract management training on international construction/ industrial projects is very much appreciated;
• Knowledge and experience in renewable energies and energy sector and its regulation is a strong plus;
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge in drafting legal documents;
• Good understanding of corporate taxation and ability to measure the impact of taxes on the contract's P&L;
• Good understanding of a project's lifecycles (methods, processes, project management practices);
• Availability for national and international travels.

KEY SKILLS

• Analysis and interpretation ability;
• Negotiation and conflict resolution;
• Ability to synthetize and prioritize;
• Good teamwork skills;
• Autonomy; Solid personal initiative and drive to excel and succeed;
• Resilient under stressful conditions and adverse environment;
• Creative problem solving for critical projects /on site crisis situations.
• Positive, “can do” attitude.

REFERENCE
2026-2823

LOCATION
Portugal, Porto

BUSINESS LINE
RVT - O&M Contract management

CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract

CONTRACT DURATION

STARTING DATE
Oct-26

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