Contract Manager (Energy project) Den Haag Zuid-Holland

This position requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and responsibilities tied to this role. In coordination with Project- and Construction Management and the Customer team, the Contracts Manager develops the bid/award negotiation strategy for the project and assures compliance with all regulations and contract terms and conditions.

The Contracts Manager may report to the team leader a senior Contracts Manager (depending job size), and will perform the following activities/tasks:

• Formulates contracting strategy for individual contracts.
• Performs resource survey and contract risk assessment, issue report of findings.
• Develops project specific master documents.
• Assesses resource needs; prepare manpower and indirect estimates, develop and manage budgets for individual contracts.
• Reviews and approves award recommendations from a contractual and commercial aspect.
• Travels to and/or resides at site location(s) to oversee contract operations.
• Analyse situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options and recommend / implement appropriate course of action.
• Maintains compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and global standards
• Understands and have thorough knowledge of the principles governing the business terms and conditions of contracts being negotiated; and shall provide support or lead the negotiations where so needed.
• Hands-on involvement in the preparation and/or provide assistance with pre-award contracting activities such as preparing the ITB, approaching the market, evaluating pricing, drafting contracts for e.g. civil works, structural steel works, piping & mechanical and electrical/instrumentation works but also for “special” cases such as supply & erect equipment contracts, multi-discipline construction contracts, unusual scopes, etc.
• Prepares and reviews Inquiry Packages (e.g. Construction Contract SoW Description, Scoping Sheets, Unit Rate Descriptions, and related drawings and specifications) prior release to the market. This also includes a review of the inquire package on clarity / completeness / consistency, with a focus on interfaces & responsibilities and “who does what”.
• Identifies, solicits, and selects reliable contractors to supply consultant, speciality, and construction services to support the project execution.
• Coordinates and supports the development of the final Contract.
• Closely collaborates with the appointed Customer representatives on how to successfully manage the award and administration of contracts.
• Successfully manages contract changes post-award through close-out.
• Analyse and respond to contractor correspondence in such a manner to not eviscerate Customer’s rights and remedies under the contract.
• Involved in developing claims defence strategies and engaging Legal resources as required to implement such strategies.
• Monitors contractor performance and delivery of services to meet objectives.
• Provides agreed approvals and supporting documentation for payment of invoices to ensure required services to Client and its Customers.

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and 10+ years of work-related experience i.e. contract management, subcontract administration and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects.
• Experience developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation.
• Strong understanding of contacting principles and legal terms and conditions.
• Experience in formulating strategies for individual contacts.
• Experience in work change and claims evaluation and negotiation.
• Self-starter who can work with limited guidance.
• Effective communication skills with audiences that include but are not limited to management, co-workers, Customers, vendors, contactors, and other stakeholders.
• Fluent written, reading and spoken English; fluent reading and spoken German; and ability to communicate in Dutch, while not a must, but good to have.
• Ability to attend to detail, without getting lost in detail, and work in a time conscious and time-effective manner.
• Structured & accurate.
• Multidiscipline and therefore able to understand people and deliverables from all disciplines involved and thus able to look beyond discipline boundaries.
• Understanding of practical implementation issues (constructability, sequencing of the work etc.).
• Proven track record in preparation of SoW’s and related deliverables, compiling of Service Agreements and Construction Contract Packages.
• Advanced MS-Word and MS-Excel skills.
• A strong pro-active team player with enthusiasm & drive.