(Junior) Contract Manager

Job title:

(Junior) Contract Manager

Company:

Vattenfall

Job description

Company DescriptionVattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.Job DescriptionYou are open, you are active, you are positive and both health and safety matter to you!When talking to friends or family you are proud to tell you are working within Renewables. You consider the combat against climate change as one of the biggest challenges of our time and you want to be part of it. You are convinced that even at work it is all about people and cooperation; that good communication and stakeholder management is key to reach your professional targets. Whilst working in a dedicated way to achieve these targets you want to live a diverse, balanced and healthy life and you do acknowledge your employer’s efforts to support you here.We are now looking for a (Junior) Contract Manager in our Business Unit Solar & Batteries located in our office in Berlin, Hamburg or Amsterdam.You want to take responsibility for the commercial aspects of portfolios of PV and Battery construction projects. You are motivated by realizing solar/battery projects in time, quality, and budget to the satisfaction of our stakeholders. You want to join a team of highly motivated project professionals driven to make the world a bit more fossil-free every day.Your tasks and responsibilities

• Actively come with proposals and support on drafting negotiation strategies towards contractors (mainly EPC and O&M contract negotiations and, claim/variation management) on project and portfolio level.
• Advise the construction Project Manager in the preparation of the procurement package, including EPC/BOS and O&M contracts and their exhibits/annexes.
• Advise the construction Project Manager on contract obligations, project risks, and claim management.
• Monitor and report contract performance.
• Provide advice to and cooperate with the Procurement Manager on contract drafts and procurement strategies.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigating actions to the risk manager and/or management.
• Follow up on contract administration processes, procedures and templates for the project together with the project team.
• Actively support on organizational contract development activities and enforce organizational principles of integrity and compliance.
• Support in drafting contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, senior management input, and organizational needs and expectations and cooperate with our Legal department colleagues on this.
• Communicate and work efficiently with all internal and external stakeholders.

LocationsBerlin, Hamburg or AmsterdamQualificationsYour profile

• You have a minimum of one year working experience in managing contracts of complex construction projects, preferably in large-scale PV or Batteries.
• You hold a bachelor or master degree in Law, Business and/ or an engineering discipline, preferably industrial or renewable energy engineering.
• Your command of English is strong, both verbally and written; in addition, German language proficiency is a big plus.
• You know how to manage complex contracts and negotiations, while being in the details of our requirements and obligations.
• You have strong communication skills, you are assertive, and know how to manage diverse international contracts in different judicial systems simultaneously.
• You have experience with diverse contracting strategies and their associated pro’s and con’s.
• You have a strong commercial mindset and strong negotiation skills.
• You are experienced with Claim, Variation and Dispute management.
• You are well versed in drafting contracts and have a proven track record of successfully delivering on contracts.
• You enjoy working in a cross-functional, cross-country, diverse team and have an open and friendly attitude.
• You are passionate for renewable energy.

Additional InformationOur offerGood remuneration, a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.More InformationWe welcome your application in English, including CV and cover letter via the application button at the bottom of this page. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. Please let us know your salary expectations. Last day to apply is 1 September 2024.For more information about the position you are welcome to contact Diederik Hazenberg via e-mail diederik.hazenberg@vattenfall.com.For more information about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Recruiter Sandra Domschke via e-mail sandra1.domschke@vattenfall.de.At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, Validata.We look forward to receiving your application!

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:55:40 GMT

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