Contract Manager

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH Tyskland Sverige Filial; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Projekt på stora infrastrukturprojekt

Internationell arbetsmiljö

Långsiktigt projektengagemang

Bidra till järnvägsinfrastruktur iSwed

Job summary

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH Tyskland Sverige Filial söker en erfaren Kontraktsansvarig / Senior Contract Engineer för OL31-projektet i Vagnhärad, Sverige. Du kommer att leda kontraktsarbete och denna roll innefattar att skydda bolagets intressen genom hela projektet.

Viktiga uppgifter är att hantera avtal, krav och risker i ett komplext infrastrukturprojekt, samverka med projektledning, upphandling, juridik och leverantörer samt leda tvistlösning och förändringsarbete.

Qualifications

• Krav på erfarenhet av kontraktshantering i bygg- eller infrastrukturprojekt.
• Kunskap om svenska bygglagar och kontraftskontraktstandarder är en fördel.
• Erfarenhet av risk- och kravhantering samt tvistlösning.

Responsibilities

• Förvalta och administrera projektkontrakt och krav genom hela projektets livscykel.
• Granska tolkning av kontraktsförpliktelser, rättigheter och risker.
• Övervaka efterlevnad av kontraktskrav och projektåtaganden.
• Identifiera kontraktsrisker och utveckla åtgärdsplaner.
• Stödja projekten i kontraktsfrågor och ge vägledning i tolkning.
• Hantera korrespondens med kunder, underleverantörer och leverantörer.
• Förbereda, granska och förhandla ändringar och tillägg.
• Delta i möten och stödja beslut.
• Säkerställa dokumentation och arkiv.
• Samarbeta med upphandling, kommersiella och juridiska team.
• Spåra viktiga kontraktsmilstolpar och leveranser.

Skills

Engelska flytande

Projektledning

Förhandling

Intressenthantering

Dokumentkontroll

Multinationella team

Education

Eftergymnasial utbildning två år eller längre

Job description

Kontraktsansvarig

Kommun: Stockholm

Shape the future of Swedish infrastructure

HOCHTIEF is one of the world's leading infrastructure and construction groups, employing approximately 38,000 people worldwide. We deliver complex projects across a wide range of sectors, including roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, ports, buildings, and both conventional and renewable energy. With operations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, HOCHTIEF combines engineering expertise with innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the infrastructure of the future.

We are currently looking for an Contract Manager / Senior Contract Engineer to join our team on the OL31 Project in Vagnhärad, Sweden.

The OL31 Project forms part of the Ostlänken programme, one of Sweden's largest and most important railway infrastructure investments. Ostlänken is a new approximately 160-kilometre double-track railway connecting Järna and Linköping, designed to increase capacity, improve regional connectivity and support sustainable transport across Sweden.

The project involves complex civil engineering works, extensive stakeholder coordination, demanding management of sophisticated procurement activities. Working on OL31 offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure programme that will have a lasting impact on Sweden's transport network and future development.

About the Role

As Contract Manager / Senior Contract Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the contractual aspects and requirements of the project throughout its lifecycle. You will play a key role in protecting the company's contractual interests, supporting project delivery, and ensuring compliance with client, subcontractor, and supplier agreements.

The position requires strong commercial awareness, excellent negotiation skills, and experience in managing contracts and contractual requirements within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects. You will work closely with project management, procurement, legal advisors, and operational teams to identify risks, manage claims, and ensure effective contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer project contracts and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, interpret, and analyze contractual obligations, rights, and risks.
• Monitor compliance with contract requirements and project commitments.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support project teams in contractual matters and provide guidance on contract interpretation.
• Manage correspondence related to contractual and requirement issues with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contract amendments, variations, and change orders.
• Support the preparation and assessment of claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records and documentation.
• Collaborate with procurement, commercial and legal teams during subcontractor and supplier engagements.
• Monitor key contractual milestones, notices, and deliverables.
• Participate in contract, requirement, commercial, and claims meetings and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure contractual compliance with project requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.

Your Profile

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or claims management within construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, civil engineering, railway, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Experience with contract forms such as Design & Build, EPC, or similar contractual frameworks, especially AB04, ABT06, ABK09, ABU07, etc.
• Experience with AMA, MER, Swedish Construction Regulations and Standards, and Trafikverket’s Requirements such as TDOK, TMOL, etc.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing variations, claims, and dispute-related matters.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Proficiency in contract management and document control systems.
• Experience on Scandinavian infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Swedish construction law and contractual practices.
• Experience in claims preparation, administration, and negotiations.
• Understanding of procurement and subcontract management processes.
• Professional certifications related to contract or commercial management are considered an advantage.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required; Swedish and German language skills are highly desirable.

We Offer

• The opportunity to work on one of Sweden's largest and most complex infrastructure projects.
• An international working environment within a leading global construction company.
• Long-term project involvement with significant responsibility and influence.
• The chance to contribute to the development of critical rail infrastructure in Sweden.

Krav

• Kontraktsansvarig - 5 års erfarenhet eller mer

Utbildning

• Eftergymnasial utbildning två år eller längre

Krav

• Engelska

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