Contract Manager

Contract Manager - Data Centres Milan

€50-85k - depending on experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading consultancy as their EMEA Data Centre business continues its European expansion plan.

The ideal candidate will have stakeholder management experience and while Data Centre project experience is preferred, applicants without this are still encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar, while MRICS status is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal local and regional teams to identify appropriate companies for inclusion on bid lists / direct negotiations to provide services and carry out works in specific locations. When required, assist with the identification and expansion of supplier list to service the client's pipeline of work.
• Liaising with staff on all levels of the company to analyse and determine a comprehensive contract strategy.
• Prepare and issue "Request for Proposal" packages and handle Bidders' queries and correspondence. Evaluate proposals and coordinate with the relevant internal teams for input. Draft Award recommendations and submit to management for approval.
• Liaise between parties regarding contract development, and negotiations regarding terms and conditions, and drafting and revising changes as required.
• Be the focal point for contract related matters for all stakeholders including client, contractor, and internal teams.
• Manage the close-out of Deviations and Exceptions with the project team.
• Finalise the contract approval from various local and regional approvers.
• Identifying potential risks contract changes may pose to the business.
• Develop and maintain digital system of contracts, records, and other documentation as part of a comprehensive claims prevention / avoidance strategy.
• Set up regular project team meetings to review, evaluate and close out claim notices.
• Advise and draft formal notices with input from project team and confirm with Project Manager.
• Attend weekly change management meetings, provide initial review of change orders and work with the commercial team to manage close out of provisional change orders within the required contractual period.
• Ensure correct use of contracts tools and forms.
• Perform closing activities as needed.

For more information about this great opportunity, please send an up to date CV to dave.butler@kentonblack.com.