Senior Contract Manager — Global Infrastructure Projects

Alstom; Porto; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Porto seeks a Project Contract Manager to drive contract strategy and protect project value in complex mobility projects. You will lead contract management, manage claims, and ensure CCIM standards while collaborating with legal, procurement and finance teams.

The role requires 10+ years in contract/claims or project management, fluency in Portuguese and English, and knowledge of CCP/public procurement. Multinational engineering experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract/claim management or project management (10+ years preferred).
• Knowledge of public procurement and CCP (Portugal) beneficial.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English with strong written/oral communication.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual and technical documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract and claim management activities across the project lifecycle.
• Define and implement Contract Management Strategy Plans (CMSP).
• Drive risk reviews and mitigation strategies on a regular basis.
• Manage variations, claims, EoTs and contractual notices.
• Ensure CCIM compliance and support negotiations with customers, partners and suppliers.
• Monitor obligations, milestones and project performance, and prepare documentation for disputes or litigation.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, finance and legal teams.

Skills

Contract/Claims Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Negotiation

Decision Making

Education

Law / Engineering / Finance / Economics or related field

Job description

Alstom in Porto seeks a Project Contract Manager to drive contract strategy and protect project value in complex mobility projects. You will lead contract management, manage claims, and ensure CCIM standards while collaborating with legal, procurement and finance teams.

The role requires 10+ years in contract/claims or project management, fluency in Portuguese and English, and knowledge of CCP/public procurement. Multinational engineering experience is a plus.